authenticity

[ aw-then-tis-i-tee, aw-thuh n- ]

/ ˌɔ θɛnˈtɪs ɪ ti, ˌɔ θən- /

the quality of being authentic; genuineness.

Origin of authenticity

First recorded in 1650–60; authentic + -ity

non·au·then·tic·i·ty, noun un·au·then·tic·i·ty, noun

Of course, the issue of authenticity in hip-hop is already a complicated minefield for up and coming artists.

The Cultural Crimes of Iggy Azalea |Amy Zimmerman |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The issue of authenticity in American hip-hop is rich and nuanced.

The Cultural Crimes of Iggy Azalea |Amy Zimmerman |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The loss of authenticity is equal to loss of the whole site as a cultural resource—its entire DNA is altered.

For Rent: Priceless Historic Sites |Elinor Betesh |November 16, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
But at least one American logistics specialist has his doubts about the authenticity of the video's claims.

ISIS Video: America’s Air Dropped Weapons Now in Our Hands |Josh Rogin |October 21, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

The stamp of authenticity can transform a painting without value to one worth millions.

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The denial of the authenticity of John's Gospel is a source of far greater difficulties than its acknowledgment.

The Wave of Scepticism and the Rock of Truth |Matthew Henry Habershon
The authenticity of these has been called in question by some critics, but apparently upon insufficient data.

Of Six Medival Women |Alice Kemp-Welch
It would certainly be much more to the credit of society if their authenticity were not so indisputable.

The History of Prostitution |William W. Sanger
At the least, sir, there was one thing that was not in my possession, and of the authenticity of which there can be no doubt.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon |Jules Verne
It was from his point of view bad enough to have doubt thrown on the authenticity of his mission.

Islam Her Moral And Spiritual Value |Arthur Glyn Leonard