Credibility
/krɪˈdɪbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality of being trusted and believed in.
The witness's credibility was essential to the case.
- (n.) The degree to which something is convincing or plausible.
The expert's report gained credibility due to robust evidence.
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Commentary
Credibility often influences the weight given to testimony or evidence in legal settings; establishing credibility may involve verifying consistency and lack of bias.
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