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validity

[ vuh-lid-i-tee ]

noun

  1. the state or quality of being valid:

    to question the validity of the argument.

  2. legal soundness or force.


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Other Word Forms

  • ԴDzv·i·ٲ noun plural nonvalidities
  • v·i·ٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of validity1

First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin 徱; equivalent to valid + -ity
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Example Sentences

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He has argued that Gascón’s analysis of the case was paper-thin, questioned the validity of their self-defense claims and repeatedly insisted the brothers had lied about the circumstances of the shooting.

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Carolyn Becker, a spokesperson for the California Lottery said the organization hasn’t yet confirmed the identity or validity of the winner, noting that the verification process can take weeks.

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The manipulation of the Death Master File itself has obliterated its validity as a data source for financial and commercial institutions.

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The incident and subsequent charges have confused commentators, with some social media users questioning the validity of the attempted murder charges.

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In 2010, the FDA warned the company that it might be breaking the law by failing to provide evidence of “the analytical or clinical validity of its tests” to the agency for its approval.

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