Lexic.us

Definition of Credence

1. Noun. The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true. "Acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"

Definition of Credence

1. n. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.

2. v. t. To give credence to; to believe.

Definition of Credence

1. Noun. Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence. ¹

2. Noun. (rare) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim. ¹

3. Noun. (religion) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services. ¹

4. Verb. (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Credence

1. belief [n -S] - See also: belief

Lexicographical Neighbors of Credence

Literary usage of Credence

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1920)
"Letter of credence (lettre de creance) is the designation of the document in ... Every such envoy receives a sealed letter of credence, and an open copy. ..."

2. Elements of International Law by Henry Wheaton (1904)
"I. that character, and to enjoy the privileges and honours § 217. attached to his rank, must be furnished with a letter of ^^ credence. ..."

3. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"credence in these typical constructions is a quality. When it inheres in humans, the lexicographer defines it by the name of a similar quality known to ..."

4. A Treatise on International Public Law by Hannis Taylor (1901)
"Such letter of credence, in the case of an ambassador or minister entitled to ... While letters of credence imply general full powers to transact all such ..."

5. Elements of International Law and Laws of War by Henry Wager Halleck (1874)
"Letters of credence. Every diplomatic agent, iu order to be received in that character, and to enjoy the privileges and honors attached to his rank ..."

6. Life of George Washington by Washington Irving (1860)
"ON the 18th of May, Genet presented his letter of credence to the President; hy whom, notwithstanding his late unwarrantable proceedings ..."

7. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1920)
"Letter of credence (lettre de creance) is the designation of the document in ... Every such envoy receives a sealed letter of credence, and an open copy. ..."

8. Elements of International Law by Henry Wheaton (1904)
"I. that character, and to enjoy the privileges and honours § 217. attached to his rank, must be furnished with a letter of ^^ credence. ..."

9. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"credence in these typical constructions is a quality. When it inheres in humans, the lexicographer defines it by the name of a similar quality known to ..."

10. A Treatise on International Public Law by Hannis Taylor (1901)
"Such letter of credence, in the case of an ambassador or minister entitled to ... While letters of credence imply general full powers to transact all such ..."

11. Elements of International Law and Laws of War by Henry Wager Halleck (1874)
"Letters of credence. Every diplomatic agent, iu order to be received in that character, and to enjoy the privileges and honors attached to his rank ..."

12. Life of George Washington by Washington Irving (1860)
"ON the 18th of May, Genet presented his letter of credence to the President; hy whom, notwithstanding his late unwarrantable proceedings ..."

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