Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

letter of credence

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.08 in modern English

Syllables: let-ter of -cre-dence
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Etymology

Calque of French lettre de créance.

Inflected Forms

letters of credence (plural)

Phrases

letter of credit letter of recommendation

Frequently Paired Words

letter of credit letter of recommendation

Synonyms

letters credential

Questions

What does letter of credence mean?: Formal diplomatic letter that appoints a diplomat as ambassador to another sovereign state.
Where does letter of credence come from?: Calque of French lettre de créance.

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