invalidity

¹

[ in-vuh-lid-i-tee ]

noun

1. lack of validity.

invalidity

²

[ in-vuh-lid-i-tee ]

noun

1. invalidism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of invalidity¹

From the Medieval Latin word invaliditās, dating back to 1540–50. See invalid ², -ity

Origin of invalidity²

First recorded in 1905–10; invalid ¹ + -ity

Example Sentences

In Germany their system covers sickness, accidents, invalidity and old age, three different classes.

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If the occupant has performed acts which are not legitimate acts of warfare, postliminium makes their invalidity apparent.

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In like manner the invalidity of the summons bars any charge of contempt of court and condemnation for contumacy.

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This gained, the legate would have no need to mention further the validity or invalidity of the dispensation.

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Was not her legitimacy dependent on the invalidity of her father's marriage with his brother's widow?

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