belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony.-the assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth.-the belief in the historic truthfulness of the scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith.-the belief in the facts and truth of the scriptures, with a practical love of them; especially, that confiding and affectionate belief in the person and work of christ, which affects the character and life, and makes a man a true christian, -- called a practical, evangelical, or saving faith.-that which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the jewish or mohammedan faith; and especially, the system of truth taught by christ; as, the christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a christian society or church.-fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty.-word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith.-credibility or truth.-by my faith; in truth; verily.