Definition of truth

• n. - The quality or being true; as: -- (a) Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been; or shall be.
• n. - Conformity to rule; exactness; close correspondence with an example, mood, object of imitation, or the like.
• n. - Fidelity; constancy; steadfastness; faithfulness.
• n. - The practice of speaking what is true; freedom from falsehood; veracity.
• n. - That which is true or certain concerning any matter or subject, or generally on all subjects; real state of things; fact; verity; reality.
• n. - A true thing; a verified fact; a true statement or proposition; an established principle, fixed law, or the like; as, the great truths of morals.
• n. - Righteousness; true religion.
• v. t. - To assert as true; to declare.