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   valid

   /ˈvalɪd/

   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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • V

     4

   • A

     1

   • L

     1

   • I

     1

   • D

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