Faith
Definition of Faith
Pronunciation: fāth | n. | 1. | Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting solely and implicitly on his authority and veracity; reliance on testimony. | | 2. | The assent of the mind to the statement or proposition of another, on the ground of the manifest truth of what he utters; firm and earnest belief, on probable evidence of any kind, especially in regard to important moral truth. | | 3. | (Judeo-Christian Theol.) The belief in the historic truthfulness of the Scripture narrative, and the supernatural origin of its teachings, sometimes called historical and speculative faith. | | 4. | (Theol.) That which is believed on any subject, whether in science, politics, or religion; especially (Theol.), a system of religious belief of any kind; as, the Jewish or Mohammedan faith; the Christian faith; also, the creed or belief of a Christian society or church. | | 5. | Fidelity to one's promises, or allegiance to duty, or to a person honored and beloved; loyalty. | | 6. | Word or honor pledged; promise given; fidelity; as, he violated his faith. | | 7. | Credibility or truth. | | interj. | 1. | By my faith; in truth; verily. |
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