English Explanatory Dictionary

letter of credence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Formal diplomatic letter that appoints a diplomat as ambassador to another sovereign state.

Word forms

letter of credence letters of credence

Etymology

Calque of French lettre de créance.

Synonyms

letters credential

Related words

letter of credit letter of recommendation
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