Operative
Operative adjective - Producing or capable of producing a desired result.
Usage example: unfortunately, the operative amount of the medication and the lethal amount were too close for it to be used safely
Valid is a synonym for operative in in force topic. In some cases you can use "Valid" instead an adjective "Operative".
Valid
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Valid and Operative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/operative/valid
Operative & Valid. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/operative/valid>.
Valid or Operative. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/operative/valid.
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