Validness: meaning, definitions and examples

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validness

 

[ ˈvælɪdnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in legal terms

The quality or state of being legally sound, valid, or binding.

Synonyms

legality, legitimacy, validity.

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Word Description / Examples
validness

This word is rarely used in everyday conversation and is more common in legal or formal documents. It deals with the quality of being valid or effective according to the law or rules.

  • The validness of the contract is under review by the legal department.
  • Questions were raised about the validness of the election results.
legitimacy

Use this word to refer to something being lawful, accepted, or justified, often in a broader or moral context beyond just legal terms.

  • The legitimacy of the new government was widely accepted.
  • People questioned the legitimacy of their claims.
validity

This word is used to refer to the soundness or cogency of something, typically within a legal, logical, or methodological framework.

  • The validity of the experiment's results has been confirmed.
  • She doubted the validity of his argument.
legality

This term is best suited for situations involving laws and regulations. It emphasizes whether something is permitted or prohibited by law.

  • The legality of the new policy is being debated by lawmakers.
  • He questioned the legality of the company's actions.

Examples of usage

  • His argument was based on the validness of the contract.
  • The court will determine the validness of the evidence presented.
Context #2 | Noun

in general terms

The quality or state of being logically or factually sound.

Synonyms

accuracy, credibility, soundness.

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validness

This term is used to describe the quality of being logically or factually sound, often in a formal or legal context.

  • The researcher questioned the validness of the claims made in the study.
  • The attorney argued for the validness of the contract.
accuracy

Used when talking about how correct or precise something is, commonly in scientific, academic, or technical fields.

  • The accuracy of the measurements is crucial for the experiment.
  • She doubted the accuracy of the news report.
credibility

Refers to the quality of being trusted and believed in, often used in situations where trust is paramount, like journalism, witness testimony, or personal reputation.

  • The witness's credibility was questioned during the trial.
  • To maintain credibility, journalists must verify their sources.
soundness

Describes something as being in good condition or solid, often used in financial, logical, or academic contexts to describe strong and reliable arguments or structures.

  • The soundness of the business plan impressed the investors.
  • She evaluated the soundness of the argument before agreeing.

Examples of usage

  • The validness of his theory was confirmed by further research.
  • We need to consider the validness of the data before drawing conclusions.

Translations

Translations of the word "validness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 validade

🇮🇳 वैधता

🇩🇪 Gültigkeit

🇮🇩 keabsahan

🇺🇦 дійсність

🇵🇱 ważność

🇯🇵 有効性

🇫🇷 validité

🇪🇸 validez

🇹🇷 geçerlilik

🇰🇷 유효성

🇸🇦 صلاحية

🇨🇿 platnost

🇸🇰 platnosť

🇨🇳 有效性

🇸🇮 veljavnost

🇮🇸 gildi

🇰🇿 жарамдылығы

🇬🇪 სისწორე

🇦🇿 etibarlılıq

🇲🇽 validez

Etymology

The word 'validness' originates from the combination of the word 'valid' and the suffix '-ness', which is used to form abstract nouns indicating a state or condition. 'Valid' comes from the Latin word 'validus', meaning strong or effective. The concept of validity has been a crucial aspect in legal and logical contexts throughout history, ensuring the reliability and soundness of arguments, evidence, and theories.

See also: valid, validation, validator, validity.