C1nounformalacademiclaw
US/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/
UK/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/
the quality of being based on truth or reason, or of being officially acceptable
In context
Experts questioned the validity of the survey results.
Check the validity of your passport before you book a flight.
There is little validity in the claim that money buys happiness.
Words that go with validity
verb + noun
- question the validityScientists question the validity of the study.
- test the validityWe need to test the validity of this method.
noun + preposition
- validity ofThe court examined the validity of the contract.
- period of validityThe period of validity of the visa is ninety days.
adjective + noun
- scientific validityThe claim has no scientific validity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The ticket is validity until Friday.Correct: The ticket is valid until Friday.