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invalidity

noun in·val·id·i·ty \ˌin-və-ˈli-də-tē, -va-\

: the state of having no force or effect : the state of being invalid

: the state or condition of being unable to work because of illness or injury : the state or condition of being an invalid

plural in·val·id·i·ties

Full Definition of INVALIDITY

: lack of validity or cogency

: incapacitating bodily disability; also : invalidism

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circa 1550

Medical Dictionary

noun in·val·id·i·ty \ˌin-və-ˈlid-ət-ē, -va-\

plural in·val·id·i·ties

: incapacity to work because of prolonged illness or disability

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