creed

creed
A formal declaration of religious belief. The word has no reference, in its ordinary meaning, to benevolent, philanthropic, or fraternal organizations, secret or otherwise, even though of a moral character. Hammer v State, 173 Ind 199, 89 NE 850. See Apostles' Creed.

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  • Creed — Creed, v. t. To believe; to credit. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That part which is so creeded by the people. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • creed — [ krid ] noun count FORMAL a set of religious beliefs: People of all races, colors, and creeds have to live together. a. a set of beliefs about how people should live or behave: a radical political creed …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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