credence: Meaning and Definition of
cre•dence
Pronunciation: (krēd'ns), [key]
— n.
- belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim.
- something giving a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence.
- Also calleda small side table, shelf, or niche for holding articles used in the Eucharist service.
- credenza (def. 1).
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