full faith and credit

American  

noun

1. the obligation under Article IV of the U.S. Constitution for each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

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Example Sentences

Given that the "full faith and credit of the US Treasury" underpins the entire global financial system, that would make the great financial crisis look like a picnic.

From BBC

"I am concerned that mismanagement of these payment systems could threaten the full faith and credit of the United States," he wrote.

From BBC

“As long as the full faith and credit of this Commonwealth is backing this project, my answer continues to be an absolute no,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Even now, the “full faith and credit of the United States” has never been breached.

From New York Times

Pence said on CNBC's "Squawk Box" in February that it was important to maintain "the full faith and credit of the United States."

From Reuters