Invalidity

Invalidity
Invalidity In`va*lid"i*ty, n. [Cf. F. invalidit['e], LL. invaliditas lack of health.] [1913 Webster] 1. Lack of validity or cogency; lack of legal force or efficacy; invalidness; as, the invalidity of an agreement or of a will. [1913 Webster]

2. Lack of health; infirmity. [Obs.] --Sir W. Temple. [1913 Webster]


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