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credence
1. n. 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.
2. n. (rare) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
He presented us with a letter of credence.
3. n. (religion) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
4. n. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
5. v. (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.

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I've never been one to preach credence.  It also lends credence to his system of preferences, if he has one, that as a collector he is not marooned in what is fashionably of now.

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