credence

/ˈkridns̩/
noun
  1. Belief in or acceptance of something as true or valid.
    • The scientist's reputation gave credence to her latest findings.
    • I don't give much credence to rumors that aren't backed by evidence.
    • The video lent credence to the witness's account of the accident.
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