credence (n.)

  1. the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; he gave credence to the gossip; acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years

    [ Syn: acceptance ]

  2. a kind of sideboard or buffet

    [ Syn: credenza ]

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