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   Val·id

   /ˈvaləd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent: "a valid criticism" Similar well foundedsoundwell groundedreasonablerationallogicaljustifiabledefensibledefendablesupportablesustainablemaintainableworkablearguableable to hold waterplausibletellingviablebona fidecogenteffectivepowerfulconvincingcrediblebelievablesubstantialforcefulstrongweightyauthoritativereliablerare:vindicable
   • ▪ legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law: "a valid contract" Similar correctauthenticlegally acceptableproperbona fidegenuineofficialsigned and sealedlawfullegallicitlegitimatelegally bindingbindingcontractualin forcein effecteffectiveOpposite invalidillegalvoid
   • ▪ legally or officially acceptable: "the visas are valid for thirty days"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French valide or Latin validus ‘strong’, from valere ‘be strong’.

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   The meaning of VALID is having legal efficacy or force; especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities. How to use valid in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Valid.

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   adjective. sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason. producing the desired result; effective: a valid antidote for gloom. having force, weight, or cogency; authoritative. Synonyms: cogent, substantial. legally sound, effective, or binding; having legal force: a valid contract.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVALID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VALID definition: 1. based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: 2. A ticket or other document is valid if it is…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   VALID meaning: 1. based on truth or reason; able to be accepted: 2. A ticket or other document is valid if it is…. Learn more.

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   What is valid is based on or borne out by truth or fact or has legal force: a valid excuse; a valid claim. What is sound is free from logical flaws or is based on valid reasoning: a sound theory; sound principles. Something cogent is both sound and compelling: cogent testimony; a cogent explanation.

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   Definition of valid adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.