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   val·id

   /ˈvaləd/

   adjective

   • 1. (of an argument or point) having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent: "a valid criticism" Similar well foundedsoundwell groundedreasonablerationallogicaljustifiabledefensibledefendablesupportablesustainablemaintainableworkablearguableable to hold waterplausibletellingviablebona fidecogenteffectivepowerfulconvincingcrediblebelievablesubstantialforcefulstrongweightyauthoritativereliablerare:vindicable
   • ▪ legally binding due to having been executed in compliance with the law: "a valid contract" Similar correctauthenticlegally acceptableproperbona fidegenuineofficialsigned and sealedlawfullegallicitlegitimatelegally bindingbindingcontractualin forcein effecteffectiveOpposite invalidillegalvoid
   • ▪ legally or officially acceptable: "the visas are valid for thirty days"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French valide or Latin validus ‘strong’, from valere ‘be strong’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVALIDITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VALIDITY definition: 1. the quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being able to be accepted: 2. the fact of…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of valid – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VALID definition: 1. based on good reasons or facts that are true: 2. A valid ticket or document is legally…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › validityValidity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VALIDITY is the quality or state of being valid. How to use validity in a sentence.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › validvalid - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   having some force or cogency: a valid point in a debate. (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.