Val"id (?), a. [F. valide, F.
validus strong, from valere to be strong. See
Valiant.]
1. Strong; powerful; efficient. [Obs.]
"Perhaps more valid arms . . . may serve to better us."
Milton.
2. Having sufficient strength or force; founded in
truth; capable of being justified, defended, or supported; not weak or
defective; sound; good; efficacious; as, a valid argument; a
valid objection.
An answer that is open to no valid
exception.
I. Taylor.
3. (Law) Having legal strength or force;
executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully
overthrown or set aside; as, a valid deed; a valid covenant;
a valid instrument of any kind; a valid claim or title; a
valid marriage.
Syn. -- Prevalent; available; efficacious; just; good; weighty;
sufficient; sound; well-grounded.
Val"id (?), a. [F. valide, F.
validus strong, from valere to be strong. See
Valiant.]
1. Strong; powerful; efficient. [Obs.]
"Perhaps more valid arms . . . may serve to better us."
Milton.
2. Having sufficient strength or force; founded in
truth; capable of being justified, defended, or supported; not weak or
defective; sound; good; efficacious; as, a valid argument; a
valid objection.
An answer that is open to no valid
exception.
I. Taylor.
3. (Law) Having legal strength or force;
executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully
overthrown or set aside; as, a valid deed; a valid covenant;
a valid instrument of any kind; a valid claim or title; a
valid marriage.
Syn. -- Prevalent; available; efficacious; just; good; weighty;
sufficient; sound; well-grounded.
