1
: having legal efficacy or force
especially
: executed with the proper legal authority and formalities
a valid contract
2
a
: 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
Synonyms
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The agreement is no longer valid under international law.
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Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
However, the potential for the New Titans to inadvertently increase systemic fragility is a valid concern.
—Daniel Schlaepfer, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
According to Frontier, the pass is valid for travel from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
The Monthly Pass, valid for 30 days, is available for $50 for the first month plus a $99 enrollment fee, renewing at $149 per month.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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valid
adjective
val·id
ˈval-əd 
1
: legally binding
2
: founded on truth or fact
a valid argument
validly
adverb
Legal Definition
valid
adjective
val·id
ˈva-ləd
1
: having legal efficacy or force
a valid license
especially
: executed with proper authority and form
a valid contract
a valid search
2
: having a legitimate basis : justifiable
a valid reason for terminating the employee
3
: appropriate to the end in view
validly
adverb
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