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. (Scots Law) Sufficient to support
the cause.