Rel"e*vant (-vant), a. [F. relevant, p. pr. of relever to raise again, to relieve. See Relieve.]
1.
Relieving; lending aid or support.
[R.]
Pownall.
2.
Bearing upon, or properly applying to, the case in hand; pertinent; applicable.
Close and relevant arguments have very little hold on the passions.
Sydney Smith.
3. SScotsLaw
Sufficient to support the cause.
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