veracity

The definition of veracity is truthfulness or accuracy.

(noun)

An example of veracity is the historical correctness of a biography; the veracity of the story.
The verifiable facts in an honest environmental report are an example of veracity.

See veracity in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. veracities

Origin: ML veracitas, truthfulness < L verax: see veracious

See veracity in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ve·rac·i·ties

Adherence to the truth; truthfulness. See Synonyms at truth.
Conformity to fact or truth; accuracy or precision: a report of doubtful veracity.
Something that is true.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin vērācitās

Origin: , from Latin vērāx, vērāc-, true; see veracious

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