validity
noun
va·lid·i·ty
və-ˈli-də-tē 
va-
: the quality or state of being valid: such as
a
: the state of being acceptable according to the law
The validity of the contract is being questioned.
What the federal courts have ruled … is that renunciations made behind barbed wire were essentially under duress, and thus of no legal validity.—
Roger Daniels
Roger Daniels
b
: the quality of being well-grounded, sound, or correct
the validity of an argument/theory
Other researchers have questioned the validity of the test results.
Later he acknowledged that there was no validity to his report.—David Hiltbrand
David HiltbrandExamples of validity in a Sentence
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Many deserving claims are denied each year, often due to issues with the application process itself, rather than the validity of the disability.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Question the validity of something someone close to you says.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
During the trial, Megan faced backlash from fans and fellow artists who questioned the validity of her version of the story.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Hearne went on to question the validity of Schneider’s apology.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Barrymore proved the validity of the announcement and presented Fieri with an official document from the town.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the validity of drug product patents, including inhalers, in an effort to curb prices and increase competition.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
This case, which centered on the validity of Treas.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This scenario suggests a future where tax litigation may increasingly hinge on the procedural validity of regulations, rather than solely on their substantive merits.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Question the validity of something someone close to you says.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
During the trial, Megan faced backlash from fans and fellow artists who questioned the validity of her version of the story.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Hearne went on to question the validity of Schneider’s apology.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
Barrymore proved the validity of the announcement and presented Fieri with an official document from the town.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the validity of drug product patents, including inhalers, in an effort to curb prices and increase competition.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024
This case, which centered on the validity of Treas.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This scenario suggests a future where tax litigation may increasingly hinge on the procedural validity of regulations, rather than solely on their substantive merits.
—Jessica Ledingham, J.d., Ll.m., Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Validity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/validity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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