validity

Noun
Synonyms: cogencyrigorrigourvalidnessrobustnesshardinesslustiness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. the quality of being valid and rigorousSynonyms: cogencyrigorrigour
  2. the quality of having legal force or effectivenessSynonyms: validness
  3. the property of being strong and healthy in constitutionSynonyms: robustnesshardinesslustiness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Validity \Va*lid"i*ty\, n. [Cf. F. validit['e], L. validitas strength.] [1913 Webster]

1.The quality or state of being valid; strength; force; especially, power to convince; justness; soundness; as, the validity of an argument or proof; the validity of an objection. [1913 Webster]

2.(Law) Legal strength, force, or authority; that quality of a thing which renders it supportable in law, or equity; as, the validity of a will; the validity of a contract, claim, or title. [1913 Webster]

3.Value. [Obs.] "Rich validity." --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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