What makes a certificate invalid?

[Shanishchara, Kunal]

Hi Everyone,
 
I have this question. 
 
What makes a certificate invalid? 
 
During a TLS handshake, if the Common name parameter does not match
between the client and server, is the handshake suppose to fail? 
 
Thanks in advance.
 
Regards,
Kunal.

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