validcontract
nounUK /ˈvælɪd ˈkɒntrækt/
US /ˈvælɪd ˈkɑːntrækt/
A valid contract is a deal that the law says must be followed.
The judge said it was a valid contract, so both sides had to do what they promised.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written paper that proves a deal is real and can be used in court.
She kept the valid contract in a safe place.
3. A deal that has all the right parts, like an offer, an answer, and a fair swap.
The teacher explained that a valid contract needs both people to agree.
4. Something people can trust and count on, like a strong promise.
Their friendship was like a valid contract that never broke.