1. A logical conclusion drawn from premises that necessarily follows according to the rules of logic; a deduction that is sound and correctly reasoned
The valid inference from 'All humans are mortal' and 'Socrates is human' is 'Socrates is mortal'
A inferência válida de 'Todos os humanos são mortais' e 'Sócrates é humano' é 'Sócrates é mortal'
2. In logic and reasoning, a conclusion that can be reliably drawn from given premises without violating logical principles
Drawing a valid inference requires careful analysis of the evidence presented
Fazer uma inferência válida requer análise cuidadosa das evidências apresentadas