Valid
/ˈvælɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having legal force or efficacy; officially acceptable.
The contract is valid and enforceable in court.
- (adj.) Well-founded on evidence or reasoning; logically sound.
The argument presented a valid point in the legal debate.
Forms
- validity
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "valid" often pertains to documents, agreements, or acts that meet required conditions to have legal effect.
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