validity

noun
/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/

Meaning

the quality of being logically or factually sound; legal acceptability
the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example Sentences

The lawyer questioned the validity of the contract.

The validity of the contract expires next month.

Example Expressions

validate a claim

Synonyms

legitimacy, soundness, authenticity, accuracy, legality
Entry 1
legitimacy, soundness, authenticity, accuracy
Entry 2
legitimacy, authenticity, soundness, legality

Antonyms

invalidity, falseness, illegitimacy
Entry 1
invalidity, falseness, illegitimacy
Entry 2
invalidity, illegitimacy, falseness

Collocations

validity period, test validity, question the validity, ensure validity, legal validity, question validity
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validity period, test validity, question the validity, ensure validity
Entry 2
legal validity, test validity, validity period, question validity

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