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the quality of being well-founded and logically sound
- The validity of the scientific theory was confirmed through repeated experiments and peer review.
- Legal experts debated the validity of the contract, scrutinizing its terms and conditions.
- The survey's methodology was designed to ensure the validity of the results, minimizing biases.
- The historian questioned the validity of the ancient artifact's origin, prompting further archaeological investigation.
- Before making a decision, policymakers consider the validity of various economic forecasts and projections.
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the quality of having legal force or effectiveness
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