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ve·rac·i·ty  audio  (v-rs-t) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. ve·rac·i·ties
  1. Adherence to the truth; truthfulness. See Synonyms at truth.
  2. Conformity to fact or truth; accuracy or precision: a report of doubtful veracity.
  3. Something that is true.

ETYMOLOGY:
Medieval Latin vrcits, from Latin vrx , vrc-, true ; see veracious


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