Credence
Translation- Credence
- Credence Cre"dence (kr[=e]"dens), n. [LL. credentia, fr. L.
credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. OF.
credence. See {Creed}, and cf. {Credent}, {Creance}.]
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1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from
other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit;
confidence.
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To give credence to the Scripture miracles. --Trench. [1913 Webster]
An assertion which might easily find credence. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence. [1913 Webster]
3. (Eccl.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated. [1913 Webster]
4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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Credence — • A small table of wood, marble, or other suitable material placed within the sanctuary of a church and near the wall at the Epistle side, for the purpose of holding the cruets, acolytes candles, and other utensils required for the celebration… … Catholic encyclopedia
credence — 1> вера, доверие Ex: to give credence to smb. оказать доверие кому л. Ex: to give credence to gossip верить сплетням Ex: to refuse credence отказать в доверии Ex: to find credence пользоваться доверием Ex: letter of credence рекомендательное… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
credence — noun 1) вера, доверие to give credence to smb. поверить кому л. letter of credence 2) жертвенник (в алтаре; тж. credence table) … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Credence — Cre dence, v. t. To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
credence — ˈkri:dəns сущ. 1) вера, доверие to attach credence to smb., credence to give smb. ≈ поверить кому л.; доверять letter of credence Syn : belief, confidence, trust, credibility 2) церк. жертвенник (в алтаре католической … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
Credence — can have several meanings: In probability theory, credence means a subjective estimate of probability, as in Bayesian probability. In economics, a credence good is a good whose value is hard for a consumer to ascertain. A letter of credence is a… … Wikipedia
credence — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French or Medieval Latin; Anglo French, from Medieval Latin credentia, from Latin credent , credens, present participle of credere to believe, trust more at creed Date: 14th century 1. a. mental… … New Collegiate Dictionary
credence — /kreed ns/, n. 1. belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim. 2. something giving a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence. 3. Also called credence table, credenza. Eccles. a small side table, shelf, or niche for… … Universalium
credence — noun a) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence. Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis. b) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim. He presented us with a letter of… … Wiktionary
Credence — Crédence La crédence (de l italien credenza : confiance) est un meuble ou partie de buffet où l on range et expose la vaisselle, les plats précieux et les objets servant pendant le repas. Le terme désigne également une table où l’on pose les … Wikipédia en Français