letters of credence

[ let-erzuhv kreed-ns ]

noun

credentials issued to a diplomat or other governmental representative for presentation to the country to which they are sent.

Origin of letters of credence

First recorded in 1325–75

Also called let·ters cre·den·tial [let-erz kri-den-shuhl] /ˈlɛt ərz krɪˈdɛn ʃəl/ .

Also let·ter of cre·dence.

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British Dictionary definitions for letters of credence

letters of credence

pl n

a formal document accrediting a diplomatic officer to a foreign court or government

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