Meaning of the word validity in English

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validity

US /vəˈlɪd.ə.t̬i/
UK /vəˈlɪd.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable

Example:
The validity of the contract was questioned by the court.
We need to check the validity of your passport.
2.

the quality of being logically or factually sound; cogency

Example:
The scientist questioned the validity of the experimental results.
Her argument lacked validity and was easily refuted.
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