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Validity has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the quality of being valid and rigorous

"The mathematical proof gained widespread acceptance due to its undeniable validity, showcasing both logical soundness and rigorous methodology."

2

the quality of having legal force or effectiveness

"The contract was declared invalid because it lacked the necessary signatures, rendering its validity null and void."

3

The state of being valid, authentic or genuine.

"The validity of the historical document was confirmed by three independent experts."

In plain English: Validity means that something is true, correct, and acceptable according to rules or facts.

"The validity of his passport was confirmed by the immigration officer before he could board the plane."

Usage: Validity refers to whether an argument, document, or claim is logically sound and legally binding rather than just true in fact. Use this term when assessing the strength of reasoning or the official status of certificates instead of synonyms like accuracy or truthfulness.

Example Sentences
"The validity of his passport was confirmed by the immigration officer before he could board the plane." noun
"The validity of his argument was questioned by the jury during the trial." noun
"She checked the expiration date to ensure the coupon's validity before showing it at checkout." noun
"Many people doubt the scientific validity of home remedies that have not been tested in labs." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
credibility legality
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
effect

Origin

From valid + -ity, borrowed from Middle French validité, from Late Latin validitas.

Rhyming Words
ity pity mity city ality arity ility acity deity whity asity icity unity hoity laity amity osity inity egoity vomity
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