credence

Definition of Credence in English :

1. acceptance, credence

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

Example Sentences:
'he gave credence to the gossip'
'acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years'

2. credence, credenza

a kind of sideboard or buffet

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Credence

noun

1.

acceptance or belief, esp with regard to the truth of the evidence of others

I cannot give credence to his account

2.

something supporting a claim to belief; recommendation; credential (esp in the phrase letters of credence)

3. short for credence table

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. Ecclesiastical

a small table at the side of the altar for the bread, wine, etc. used in the Eucharistic service

n.

1.

a. Acceptance as true or valid; belief: I wouldn't put too much credence in that story. See Synonyms at belief.

b. Credibility; plausibility: "A number of other details ... lend credence to her account" (Jane Mayer).

2. Recommendation; credentials: a letter of credence.

3. A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.