# letter of credence

> English word · Noun

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

## Etymology
Calque of French lettre de créance.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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