full faith and credit

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.

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

And although I don’t want Trump to be able to amass more debt, fights over the borrowing limit are reckless because they put the full faith and credit of the United States in doubt.

From Los Angeles Times

“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