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verifiability

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ver⋅i⋅fy

  [ver-uh-fahy]
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–verb (used with object), -fied, -fy⋅ing.
1. to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate: Events verified his prediction.
2. to ascertain the truth or correctness of, as by examination, research, or comparison: to verify a spelling.
3. to act as ultimate proof or evidence of; serve to confirm.
4. Law.
a. to prove or confirm (an allegation).
b. to state to be true, esp. in legal use, formally or upon oath.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME verifien < MF verifier < ML vērificāre, equiv. to vēri-, comb. form of vērus true + -ficāre -fy

Related forms:
ver⋅i⋅fi⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, ver⋅i⋅fi⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
ver⋅i⋅fi⋅a⋅ble, adjective
ver⋅i⋅fi⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
2. authenticate, validate.
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ver·i·fi·a·ble   (věr'ə-fī'ə-bəl)   
adj.  Possible to verify: a verifiable account of the incident; verifiable sales data.
ver'i·fi'a·bil'i·ty, ver'i·fi'a·ble·ness n., ver'i·fi'a·bly adv.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: ver·i·fy
Pronunciation: 'ver-&-"fI
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Forms: -fied; -fy·ing
Etymology: Anglo-French verifier, from Medieval Latin verificare, from Latin verus true + -ficare to make
1 : to confirm or substantiate by oath, affidavit, or deposition <verify a motion>
2 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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