ver·i·ty (vr-t) n. pl. ver·i·ties 1. The quality or condition of being true, factual, or real. 2. Something, such as a statement, principle, or belief, that is true, especially an enduring truth: "
The mind once suddenly aware of a verity for the first time immediately invents it again" Agnes Sligh Turnbull. See Synonyms at truth.
[Middle English verite, truth, from Old French, from Latin vrits, from vrus, true; see wr-o- in Indo-European roots.]
Just wanted to know where you stood before I invite you to the Super Bowl cookout! You want chicken, moose or squirrel?
Hey, Rocky, Bender wants us to come to the Super Bowl cookout!