not strictly valid

Frequency: 6.06.7 per million words

Suggests that something is not correct or acceptable when examined in a very precise way.

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Examples (10)

  • That argument is not strictly valid in this case.
  • Her interpretation of the data was not strictly valid according to the new guidelines.
  • While it seems plausible, the premise is not strictly valid under these conditions.
  • The conclusion drawn from the survey results is not strictly valid due to sampling bias.
  • From a purely theoretical standpoint, this claim is not strictly valid.
  • He admitted that his excuse for being late was not strictly valid.
  • The method used, though common, is not strictly valid for such delicate measurements.
  • We found that the previous findings were not strictly valid when re-examined with stricter criteria.
  • Their legal challenge might be generally accepted, but it's not strictly valid under current statutes.
  • The rule, as applied in this specific scenario, is not strictly valid.