Associations to the word «Credence»

Wiktionary

CREDENCE, noun. (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
CREDENCE, noun. (rare) (uncountable) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
CREDENCE, noun. (religion) (countable) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
CREDENCE, noun. (countable) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
CREDENCE, verb. (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.

Dictionary definition

CREDENCE, noun. 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".
CREDENCE, noun. A kind of sideboard or buffet.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada