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authenticity

 
 
/ˌɔːθenˈtɪsəti/ noun [U]

Definition

the quality of being real or true: Many people now question the authenticity of his claims.ensure/guarantee sth's authenticity Digital signatures ensure the authenticity of your documents.check/verify sth's authenticity They showed the documents to several experts to verify their authenticity.
(Definition of authenticity noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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