Rēl'e-vant, a.

a. [Fr. relevant, p. pr. of relever, to raise again, to relieve, q. v.]

1. Relieving; lending aid or support. [Rare.] Pownall.
2. Bearing upon, or properly applying to, the case in hand; pertinent; applicable.

Close and relevant arguments have very little hold on the passions. Sydney Smith. 3. (Scots Law.) Sufficient to support the cause.