Like a fair criticism (5)

I believe the answer is:

valid

(Other definitions for valid that I've seen before include "Legally in force" , "Effectual" , "Sound and logical, also legal" , "Still legally acceptable" , "Legitimate" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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