Credibleness
/ˈkredəbəlnəs/
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- (n.) The quality of being believable or trustworthy in a legal context, often affecting the weight given to evidence or testimony.
The credibleness of the witness was crucial to the jury's verdict.
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with credibility, but 'credibleness' emphasizes the inherent quality of being credible rather than the perception thereof.
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