authenticity

Definition

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

Etymology

From authentic + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "I hereby certify the authenticity of this copy."
• "The authenticity of this painting is questionable."
• "This is the dim path where […] a legitimate candidate of the working class will be hammered over and over in an authenticity battle with a campaign that weekly releases some “How do you do, fellow kids?” embarrassment and whose Instagram manager is a woman with her own HBO series."

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