Credence(n.) Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.
Credence(n.) That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence.
Credence(n.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.
Credence(n.) 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.
Credence(v. t.) To give credence to; to believe.

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