Va*lid"i*ty (?), n. [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.
Hear it pronounced