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Meaning of 'credence' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Credence [ n.]
- Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.
- That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence.
- The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.
- A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose.
2 . Credence [ v. t.]
- To give credence to; to believe.

Meaning of 'credence' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . credence [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
Example in sentence:
  • acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years;
  • he gave credence to the gossip

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