1. A goal or purpose that is legally, logically, or morally acceptable and defensible
The company's valid objective is to increase profitability while maintaining ethical standards.
O objetivo válido da empresa é aumentar a lucratividade mantendo padrões éticos.
2. In law or formal contexts, an aim that meets required legal or procedural standards
The court determined that the government had a valid objective in implementing the new regulation.
O tribunal determinou que o governo tinha um objetivo válido ao implementar o novo regulamento.