| Term | Definition |
|---|
| countermand | issue a contrary order |
| mandate | authoritative command; territory administered by a trustee (supervisory nation) |
| mandatory | required by command |
| remand | send back |
| writ of mandamus | written order from a court to enforce the performance of some public duty |
| accredited | officially authorized |
| credence | belief as to the truth of something |
| credentials | documents, letters, refereces, etc., that inspire belief or trust |
| credible | believable |
| credit | belief |
| credulous | easily deceived |
| creed | summary of principles believed in or adhered to |
| discredit (v.) | (1) cast doubt on; refuse to believe (2) take trust or credit away from; disgrace |
| discredit (n.) | loss of belief or trust; damage to one's reputation; disgrace |
| incredible | unbelievable |
| incredulity | disbelief |
| affidavit | sworn written statement made before an authorized official |
| bona fide | made or carried out in good faith; genuine |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| confident | self-reliant; having faith in oneself |
| confidential | private |
| diffident | shy |
| fidelity | (1) faithfulness to a trust or vow (2) accuracy |
| fiduciary | (1) held in trust (2) confidential |
| infidel | unbeliever |
| perfidious | faithless |
| perfidy | faithlessness |
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