valid
/ˈvælɪd/ adjective B2- Well-grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
- Acceptable, proper or correct; in accordance with the rules. · A valid format for the date is DD/MM/YY.· Do not drive without a valid license.
- Related to the current topic, or presented within context, relevant.
- Of a formula or system: such that it evaluates to true regardless of the input values.
- Of an argument: whose conclusion is always true whenever its premises are true.
- Genuine - as distinguished from efficient or regular - sacrament.
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You know that with bankers nothing but a written document will be valid.”
The first thing necessary to render an act valid is, that the notary should be thoroughly convinced that he has faithfully interpreted the will and wishes of the person dictating the act.
“In order to render an act valid, I must be certain of the approbation or disapprobation of my client.
“Sir,” said the notary, whose interest had been greatly excited, and who had resolved on publishing far and wide the account of this extraordinary and picturesque scene, “what appeared so impossible to me an hour ago, has now become quite easy and practicable, and this may be a perfectly valid will, provided it be read in the presence of seven witnesses, approved by the testator, and sealed by the notary in the presence of the witnesses.
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