valid

[val-id] / ˈvæl ɪd /

ADJECTIVE

right, genuine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic binding compelling conclusive credible good lawful legal legitimate logical original persuasive solid true well-founded

WEAK

attested authoritative bona fide cogent confirmed convincing determinative efficacious efficient good-faith in force irrefutable just kosher legit official potent powerful proven pure sound stringent strong substantial telling tested trustworthy ultimate unadulterated unanswerable uncorrupted weighty well-grounded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

counterfeit evil fake false illegal illegitimate illicit improbable invalid unlawful unlikely unreal unreliable untrustworthy wrong

WEAK

unacceptable unsound

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A significant portion of the men they now guard have valid work permits, they said, which they haven’t seen in previous administrations, but those detainees still wait weeks to see a judge before being released.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some in the files had money for Epstein and others wanted money from him, occasionally for valid reasons, whether to buy a table at a gala or raise funds for a new theater.

From The Wall Street Journal

The terms and conditions on the TrumpRx site say the Wegovy pill offer is valid only at participating pharmacies and is subject to change or discontinuation without notice.

From Barron's

That means it can disqualify some immigrants with valid work permits.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to the secretary of state, both initiatives have qualified with enough valid signatures and have been sent to the Legislature for consideration.

From The Wall Street Journal

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