LETTER OF CREDENCE


Meaning of LETTER OF CREDENCE in English

or letters of credence

Etymology: Middle English letter of credance, probably part translation of Medieval Latin litterae de credentia, litterae credentiae

: a formal document furnished a diplomatic agent for presentation to the government to which he is sent attesting to his power to act for his government or head of state — compare recredential

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