Category:Validity

Va*lid"i*ty, n. Etym: [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)

Defn: 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.