valid

Example Sentences

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A notice taped outside one door says unauthorized entry is prohibited: “This includes all federal law enforcement personnel and activities unless authorized by lawful written direction from appropriate school officials or a valid court order.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If you’re committing a serious crime, deportation is a likely consequence and a valid consequence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Only in Helsinki do teams hold a press conference about their ridiculously low scores, and since the skaters are in agreement—and willing to defy the judges—it seems valid.

From The Wall Street Journal

But with the rise of speculative or fake tickets, like the ones Balentine and Cottrell bought, securing valid tickets from the resale market has become more challenging.

From Los Angeles Times

It allows authorities to deny treaty benefits if offshore investment structures are deemed to be sham entities with little commercial substance - even when investors hold valid documentation.

From BBC