[f. prec. cf. F. validation (16th c.), Sp. validacion, Pg. -ação, It. -azione.] The action of validating or making valid.
1656. Blount, Glossogr. [copying Cotgrave], Validation, a strengthning, inforcement, confirming; an establishing or ratifying.
1847. in Webster (citing Knowles).
1872. Echo, 3 Oct., 6. Father Hyacynthe has just applied to the French tribunals for the validation of his civil marriage.
1888. Act 51 & 52 Vict., c. 42 § 5. An instrument, the enrolment whereof is required … for the validation of an assurance.
