valid
ˈvælɪd
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Adjective

1.
logicbased on sound reasoning
  • Her argument was valid because it was supported by facts..
logical rational
2.
rules compliantacceptable, proper or correct, in accordance with the rules
  • The ticket is valid for one year.
justifiable legitimate sound
3.
justifiablewell grounded or justifiable, pertinent
  • Her concerns about the project were valid.
justified legitimate reasonable
4.
credentialshaving current authorization or qualification
  • His driver's license is still valid..
authorized legitimate
5.
legalTECH.legally acceptable or having legal forceTECH.
  • The contract is valid under state law.
binding lawful legitimate
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Expressions with valid

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reason accepted as true and reasonable
He had a valid excuse for missing the meeting.
binding legal agreement that meets all requirements to be enforceable
The judge confirmed that a valid contract existed between the two companies.

Origin of valid

Latin, validus (strong)

Terms with valid included in their meaning

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abr: expiration date
date when something is no longer good or valid
invalidated
no longer valid due to passage of time
unjustified
without a valid or justifiable cause
validity
valid or acceptable for a certain time or use
time
expire or become no longer valid
yearlyadj.
duration
lasting or valid for one year
obsolete
no longer current or valid
goodadj.
validity
valid or genuine

Examples of valid in a sentence

  • His point was valid in the context of the discussion.
  • Her argument was valid and convincing.
  • The coupon is valid until the end of the month.
  • His argument was valid in the given context.
  • The reasons she provided were entirely valid.
  • Her passport is still valid.

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  1. French:valide, valable, ...
  2. German:gültig, rechtsgültig, ...
  3. Italian:valido, giustificato, ...
  4. Spanish:fundado, aceptable, ...
  5. Portuguese:válido, aceitável, ...
  6. Chinese:有根据的, 有效的, ...
  7. Japanese:妥当な, 有効な, ...
  8. Arabic:صحيح, صالِح, ...
  9. Hebrew:תָּקֵף, חוּקִי, ...
  10. Russian:веский, действительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:обґрунтований, чинний, ...
  12. Hindi:तर्कसंगत, वैध, ...
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