valid

adjective

val·id | \ ˈva-ləd

Definition of valid

1 : having legal efficacy or force especially : executed with the proper legal authority and formalities a valid contract

2a : 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 every craft has its own valid methods

4 of a taxon : conforming to accepted principles of sound biological classification

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valid, sound, cogent, convincing, telling mean having such force as to compel serious attention and usually acceptance. valid implies being supported by objective truth or generally accepted authority. a valid reason for being absent a valid marriage sound implies a basis of flawless reasoning or of solid grounds. a sound proposal for reviving the economy cogent may stress either weight of sound argument and evidence or lucidity of presentation. the prosecutor's cogent summation won over the jury convincing suggests a power to overcome doubt, opposition, or reluctance to accept. a convincing argument for welfare reform telling stresses an immediate and crucial effect striking at the heart of a matter. a telling example of bureaucratic waste

Examples of valid in a Sentence

There is no valid reason to proceed with the change. Her objections were completely valid. You make a valid point. You must present valid identification. Their marriage is not legally valid. The agreement is no longer valid under international law.

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The lawsuit argues that those individuals weren’t allowed a fair chance to request asylum and their deportation orders aren’t valid. — Yvonne H. Valdez, sun-sentinel.com, "Uneasy South Florida immigrant community braces for possible ICE raids," 11 July 2019 Each code can be used for a different period of time, though both are valid on July 15th and 16th, during Prime Day. — Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, "Kroger Is Delivering $9 Bottles of Wine to Rival Amazon Prime Day," 11 July 2019 This means that jurors needed to hear educated views about why Flores suffered his alleged injuries and whether those injuries are valid. — Michael Mccann, SI.com, "Analyzing Why James Harden Won Paparazzi Assault Trial," 10 July 2019 The new ordinance will allow parties who believe they have been discriminated against to file complaints with the city’s law department, which would investigate the complaint and determine whether the claim is valid. — Allison Wood, cleveland.com, "Medina Council passes legislation prohibiting LGBT discrimination," 9 July 2019 Prevent further credit card use: When someone dies, his or her credit cards are no longer valid. — Holly D. Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Here’s what happens to credit card debt after death," 9 July 2019 The deal is valid through Aug. 25 for minimum two-night stays. — Alison Darosa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "July travel deals for Universal Studios, Disney World, Waikiki Beach," 3 July 2019 Licenses issued under House Bill 2015 would not be valid for passing through airport security. — oregonlive.com, "Bill to grant undocumented immigrants legal Oregon driver’s licenses on way to governor," 29 June 2019 Registration cards will be valid for two years starting on August 27, 2019. — Stacey Mckenna, azcentral, "Everyday faces of cannabis: It’s time to move past the “stoner” stereotype," 26 June 2019

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