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

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

Examples of validity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the legal challenges already emerging suggest that the judiciary will play a crucial role in determining the validity and implementation of these orders. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

Hochman filed a motion in Los Angeles Superior Court to rescind Gascon's request, presenting an analysis of the facts of the case that are far less favorable to the brothers and raising questions about the validity of their self-defense claims. —arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025

Despite Microsoft’s claims, there have been questions on the validity of its breakthrough. —Dr. Ekta Dang, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025

However, in February 2025, Jane Doe, who resides in Alabama, withdrew her lawsuit against the rap star, seemingly amid speculation regarding the validity of her claims. —Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for validity

• acidity
• aridity
• avidity
• cupidity
• fluidity
• humidity
• liquidity
• lucidity
• morbidity
• placidity
• rancidity
• rapidity

Kids Definition

validity

noun

va·​lid·​i·​ty

və-ˈlid-ət-ē,

va-

: the quality or state of being valid