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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.

3. 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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   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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   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.

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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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   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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVALID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › validityValidity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VALIDITY is the quality or state of being valid. How to use validity in a sentence.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvalid adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

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