noun
veritas
VEH-rih-tahs
noun
1
Truth, especially in a lofty or philosophical sense (from Latin).
"The university's motto, "Veritas," is emblazoned on its crest."
Word Forms
veritates plural
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Etymology
Directly from Latin veritas, "truth," from verus ("true").