First Known Use: 14th century
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verity
noun ver·i·ty \ˈver-ə-tē\
: something that is regarded as true
plural ver·i·ties
Full Definition of VERITY
1
: the quality or state of being true or real
2
: something (as a statement) that is true; especially : a fundamental and inevitably true value <such eternal verities as honor, love, and patriotism>
3
: the quality or state of being truthful or honest <the king-becoming graces, as justice, verity — Shakespeare>
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Origin of VERITY
Middle English verite, from Anglo-French verité, from Latin veritat-, veritas, from verus true
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