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Validity

/vəˈlɪdəti/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

    "The validity of the argument was questioned by several scholars."
  2. 2

    The state of being acceptable according to the law or rules.

    "The validity of the contract was upheld in court."

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The term 'validity' originates from the Latin word 'validitas', which means 'strength' or 'worth'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was adopted from Old French 'validité' in the late 14th century, reflecting a shift towards legal and philosophical contexts of soundness and legitimacy.

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