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valid
[ val-id ]
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.
- Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion cannot be denied without contradiction.
Synonyms: convincing, logical
- Archaic. robust; well; healthy.
valid
/ ˈvælɪd; vəˈlɪdɪtɪ /
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
- logic (of an inference or argument) having premises and conclusion so related that whenever the former are true the latter must also be true, esp ( formally valid ) when the inference is justified by the form of the premises and conclusion alone. Thus Tom is a bachelor; therefore Tom is unmarried is valid but not formally so, while today is hot and dry; therefore today is hot is formally valid Compare invalid 2
- archaic.healthy or strong
Derived Forms
- validity, noun
- ˈvalidly, adverb
Other Words From
- valid·ly adverb
- valid·ness noun
- non·valid adjective
- non·valid·ly adverb
- non·valid·ness noun
- pre·valid adjective
- pre·valid·ly adverb
- quasi-valid adjective
- quasi-valid·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of valid1
Word History and Origins
Origin of valid1
Example Sentences
“In order to be valid, any alternative considered must meet this requirement unless the states agree to a compromise otherwise.”
At the same time, the city must comply with a valid warrant issued by a federal or state judge, or any other applicable order.
It’s a valid choice, but it doesn’t leave much room for other feelings.
They added that a report had been made for driving without a valid driver's licence.
"We want folks to remember that despite the fear and anxiety — which is absolutely valid — our community is not alone," Orr said.
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