reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence.-that which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence.-the small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.-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.-to give credence to; to believe.