validly

adverb

Definition of validlynext
as in justifiably

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Recent Examples of validly The French Cour d’appel de Versailles determined that a child could claim against assets located in France even though the decedent had validly designated the succession laws of a foreign country that did not recognize forced heirship. — Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Cannon’s decision held that if a prosecutor was not validly appointed, dismissal of the case is the only remedy. — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025 If Halligan wasn’t validly appointed, the indictment may be legally void. — Cassandra Burke Robertson, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for validly
  1. justifiably
  2. fairly
  3. reasonably
  4. pleasantly
  5. sensibly
  6. prudently
  7. wisely
Adverb
  • Now essentially out of power, the public-health community has been justifiably alarmed by what’s happened over the past year.
    — Craig Spencer, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026
  • Fans were justifiably emotional to see Crosby traded to the Baltimore Ravens in March.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of justifiably
Adverb
  • Indeed, the Vienna rode quite well thanks to its larger wheels, fairly wide tires, and neutral geometry.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • This process is intended to give you the opportunity to provide further information so that your circumstances can be reviewed fully and fairly.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of fairly
Adverb
  • Well, as strong as any goalie’s case can reasonably be — goalies are still very volatile after all.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Statute 8-2109 says that police may issue a traffic violation or make an arrest at the site of a crash if the driver is reasonably suspected to have committed any traffic offense in connection with the accident.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • The gandules hold their shape, with a bite that’s a bit firmer than a black bean, and a pleasantly farinaceous center.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
  • My son and father-in-law even took a reluctant bite and both were pleasantly surprised.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
Definition of pleasantly
Adverb
  • Everybody is behaving sensibly inside a structure that punishes sense.
    — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • William Saliba — France/Arsenal (position unchanged) Gave up almost nothing to his Arsenal team-mate Gyokeres as France nonchalantly dismissed Sweden, dominating in the air and on the floor while distributing the ball sensibly.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of sensibly
Adverb
  • Xi inherited a booming economy and has prudently built upon it, avoiding actions that jeopardize China's gains.
    — Frank Lavin, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Faced with rising costs and declining revenues, the North County Transit District is prudently reducing expenses by freezing open positions.
    — U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Definition of prudently
Adverb
  • In the years that followed, the Space Force wisely moved toward architectures composed of far greater numbers of smaller, low-cost satellites built by multiple suppliers.
    — Charles Beames, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Maloney said one of his top priorities was ensuring taxpayer dollars are managed wisely.
    — Nathan Pilling July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of wisely

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“Validly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validly. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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