Sentence examples for constitutes a valid from inspiring English sources

Lost in these debates is Roe's altogether distinct holding -- on the other side of the constitutional ledger -- that the state's interest in "potential life" constitutes a valid reason to regulate reproductive conduct.

Standards differ about what constitutes a valid vote.

*States should adopt uniform standards for what constitutes a valid vote.

In a heated market, the question of what constitutes a valid photographic print is a timely and relevant topic.

Thus, Newton's theory is not incorrect; rather, it constitutes a valid approximation to general relativity under certain conditions.

The lack of guidelines for the referendum -- it is unclear what constitutes a valid signature -- is also expected to lead to delays.

The relief prayed was a declaratory judgment as to whether the statutes are applicable to appellant and if so whether they constitute a valid exercise of constitutional power 'within the meaning and intent of Amendment XIV of the Constitution of the United States prohibiting a state from depriving any person of life without due process of law'.

Incorporation of women's rights in new regional constitutions would fulfill grassroots demands and constitute a valid litmus test for democratic reform.

Here the promisor received a material benefit constituting a valid consideration for his promise.

The justices questioned the decision to change the counting rules, and also asked what constituted a valid ballot.

These promising results suggest that our approach constitute a valid alternative to those reported so far.