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Credence
01
a small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used
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small table or cabinet used in religious or formal settings to hold items like bread, wine, or utensils before they are used
The church 's credence held the communion vessels.
02
belief in the truth of something
Examples
His story gained credence after the witness confirmed it.
The theory has little credence among experts.
