Cogent (5)
'cogent' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for valid that I've seen before include "Legally acceptable, unexpired" , "Legally in force" , "Sound and to the point, also legal" , "Effectual" , "Still legally acceptable" .)
'cogent' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is the entire clue.