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- DictionaryVal·id/ˈvaləd/
adjective
- 1. (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent: "a valid criticism"
1. : having legal efficacy or force. especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities. a valid contract. 2. a. : well-grounded or justifiable : being at once relevant and meaningful. a valid theory. b. : logically correct. a valid argument. valid inference. 3. : appropriate to the end in view : effective.
based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: The money was gone, and the only valid conclusion was that someone had stolen it. A valid document is legally acceptable, usually because it has been done according to official rules: You must have a valid driver’s license to drive a car. validity. noun [ U ] us / vəˈlɪd·ɪ·t̬i /
adjective. having some foundation; based on truth. legally acceptable. a valid licence. having legal force; effective. having legal authority; binding. having some force or cogency. a valid point in a debate. See invalid.
based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: a valid argument / criticism / reason. My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid. Compare. invalid. B2. A ticket or other document is valid if it is based on or used according to a set of official conditions that often include a time limit:
Definitions of valid. adjective. well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force. “a valid inference” “a valid argument” “a valid contract” synonyms: legitimate. of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful. reasonable, sensible. showing reason or sound judgment. binding. executed with proper legal authority. effectual, legal, sound.
3 days ago · 1. adjective. A valid argument, comment, or idea is based on sensible reasoning . They put forward many valid reasons for not exporting. It is valid to consider memory the oldest mental skill, from which all others derive. He recognized the valid points that both sides were making. validity (vəlɪdɪti ) uncountable noun [usually with poss]
adjective. OPAL W. /ˈvælɪd/ that is legally or officially acceptable. Do you have a valid passport? He bought a bus pass valid for one month. They have a valid claim to compensation. Extra Examples. Topics Law and justice b2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.
