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veracity
ve·rac·i·ty
[
və rássətee
]
(
plural
ve·rac·i·ties
)
noun
Definition:
1.
truth:
the truth, accuracy, or precision of something
They questioned the veracity of our claims.
2.
truthfulness:
the truthfulness or honesty of somebody
3.
true statement:
a truth or true statement
[
Early 17th century. Directly or via French< medieval Latin
veracitas
< Latin
verax
"truthful" <
verus
"true"
]
ve·ra·cious
[
və ráyshəss
]
adjective
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