Văl'id, a.
a. [Fr. valide, Sp., Pg., & It. valido, Lat. validus, from valere, to be strong.] 1. Strong; powerful. [Obs.] Perhaps more valid arms, Weapons more violent, when next we meet, May serve to better us. Milton.
- Having sufficient strength or force; founded in truth; capable of being justified, defended, or supported; not weak or defective; sound; good; as, a valid argument; a valid objection. “An answer that is open to no valid exceptions.” I. Taylor.
- (Law.) Having legal strength or force; efficacious; executed with the proper formalities; incapable of being rightfully overthrown or set aside; supportable by law or right; 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.