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Webster 1913 Edition

Validity

Va-lid′i-ty

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
validité
, L.
validitas
strength.]
1.
The quality or state of being valid; strength; force; especially, power to convince; justness; soundness;
as, the
validity
of an argument or proof; the
validity
of an objection
.
2.
(Law)
Legal strength, force, or authority; that quality of a thing which renders it supportable in law, or equity;
as, the
validity
of a will; the
validity
of a contract, claim, or title
.
3.
Value.
[Obs.]
“Rich validity.”
Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition

Validity

VALID'ITY

, n.
1.
Strength or force to convince; justness; soundness; as the validity of an argument or proof; the validity of an objection.
2.
Legal strength or force; that quality of a thing which renders it supportable in law or equity; as the validity of a will; the validity of a grant; the validity of a claim or of a title. Certain forms and solemnities are usually requisite to give validity to contracts and conveyances of rights.
3.
Value. [Not in use.]

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