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credence definition

cre·dence (krēd'ns)

noun

  1. belief, esp. in the reports or testimony of another to give credence to rumors
  2. credentials
    now only in the phrase letters of credence
  3. Eccles. a small table at the side of the altar for the bread, wine, etc. used in the Eucharistic service

Etymology: OFr < ML credentia < L credens, prp. of credere: see creed

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