letter of credence en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of French lettre de créance.
Meanings
- Formal diplomatic letter that appoints a diplomat as ambassador to another sovereign state.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| letters of credence | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
letter of recommendation · letter of credit
Synonyms
Translations (12)
ko 신임장 (Translations) · es carta credencial (Translations) · pt carta credencial (Translations) · fr lettre de créance (Translations) · nl geloofsbrief (Translations) · it lettera credenziale (Translations) · cmn 國書 /国书 (Translations) · ru вери́тельная гра́мота (Translations) · fi valtuuskirje (Translations) · ja 信任状 (Translations) · pl listy uwierzytelniające (Translations) · de Beglaubigungsschreiben (Translations)