How do you use the word "veracity" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "veracity": I doubt the veracity of his statement. I doubt the veracity of his story.

Veracity Meaning

/vəˈɹæ.sɪ.ti/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness.

nounSomething that is true; a truthful statement; a truth.

Sentence Examples

I doubt the veracity of his statement.

I doubt the veracity of his story.

The veracity of the waitress surprised the detective.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The detective used video footage to verify the ____ of the suspect's story.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

The lawyer questioned the ____ of the witness's statement, suggesting that they might not be telling the whole truth today.

Word Origin & History

From Middle French véracité, from Old French veracitie, from Medieval Latin vērācitās (“truthfulness”), from Latin vērāx (“truthful, speaking truth”), from vērus (“true, real”). See very.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"Of course if you don't accept Conway's story, it means that you doubt either his veracity or his sanity—one may as well be frank." — 1933, James Hilton, Lost Horizon:

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