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valid arguments

[ˈvælɪd ˈɑːrɡjuːmənts]
noun phrase
argumentos válidos
1. Logical or reasoned statements that are sound, well-founded, and supported by evidence or facts; arguments that hold up to scrutiny and are legally or logically acceptable
The lawyer presented valid arguments to support her client's case.
A advogada apresentou argumentos válidos para apoiar o caso de seu cliente.
2. In logic and philosophy, arguments that follow correct logical form and structure
Valid arguments in formal logic must have a structure where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.
Os argumentos válidos na lógica formal devem ter uma estrutura onde a conclusão segue necessariamente das premissas.
Synonyms
sound argumentswell-founded argumentslegitimate argumentscogent argumentsconvincing arguments
Antonyms
invalid argumentsfallacious argumentsweak argumentsunsound argumentsflawed arguments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
argumentos válidos
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
argumentos válidos
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
argumentos válidos
No significant regional variation
Portugal
argumentos válidos
Standard usage; may also use 'argumentos sólidos' in legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a valid argument
hold up in court
stand on solid ground
have a leg to stand on
win the argument with valid points
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