validez

/baˈliðeθ/
nounIntermediate
formal

The quality of being legally or officially valid; legitimacy.

El tribunal examinó la validez del contrato.

The court examined the validity of the contract.

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Often used in legal contexts to refer to the enforceability or authenticity of documents, agreements, or legal procedures.

formal

The state of being logically or factually correct.

La validez de sus argumentos fue cuestionada.

The validity of his arguments was questioned.

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In philosophical or academic contexts, it refers to the soundness of reasoning or evidence.

Collocations

validez legallegal validityvalidez científicascientific validityvalidez jurídicalegal validity

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

entrar en vigenciaphrase
to come into effect

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal documents, 'validez' is crucial for ensuring contracts, laws, or procedures are enforceable.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

'Validez' is typically used in formal or professional contexts, not in casual conversation.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'validus' (strong, effective), with the suffix '-ez' denoting quality or state.

📝Usage Notes

In Spanish, 'validez' is often used in formal contexts, particularly in law, science, and philosophy. It is synonymous with 'vigencia' when referring to the period during which something is valid.

Word Breakdown

valid
strong, effective
root
+
-ez
quality or state
suffix
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