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Synonyms
cre·dence (krēd́ns)

[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin crēdentia, from Latin crēdēns, crēdent- present participle of crēdere, to believe.]

noun 

  1. Acceptance as true or valid; belief. See synonyms at belief
  2. Claim to acceptance; trustworthiness.
  3. Recommendation; credentials: a letter of credence.
  4. A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.