How does a corrupted .htaccess file cause a 500 error (Apache)?

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How does a corrupted .htaccess file cause a 500 error (Apache)?
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A corrupted `.htaccess` file contains invalid directives or syntax errors that the Apache server cannot interpret. This prevents the server from processing requests correctly, resulting in a 500 error. Try renaming the file to `.htaccess_old` to see if the error disappears.