Meaning of the word verity in English

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verity

US /ˈver.ə.t̬i/
UK /ˈver.ə.ti/

Noun

1.

a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance

Example:
The ancient philosophers sought universal verities.
It is a fundamental verity that all humans desire happiness.
2.

the quality or state of being true or real

Example:
The verity of his statement was questioned by the jury.
She sought to establish the verity of the ancient texts.