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Definition validity in British English

validity noun

[uncountable] noun
/vəˈlɪdəti/
1

the state of being reasonable, correct, or generally accepted

Example

I question the validity of this claim.

Example

This description has no scientific validity.

Example

That led them to question the validity of the information they were receiving.

Example

Such flaws in methodology may threaten the validity of your findings.

2

the state of being legally or officially accepted

Example

This contract has no legal validity.

Example

The visa has a maximum validity of 90 days.

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Definition validity in British English