Credence /(krē"dens)/

Cre·dence

Credence

n.
  1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.
    To give credence to the Scripture miracles.
    An assertion which might easily find credence.
  2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence.
  3. The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated. (Eccl.)
  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.

Credence

v. t.
  1. To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.]