[n. of action f. prec.: see -TION.] The action of accrediting; the fact of being accredited; recommendation to credit or to official recognition.
1806. Mem. of R. Cumberland, I. 417. Having received my instructions and letters of accreditation from the earl of Hillsborough on the 17th day of April 1780.
1814. Sir R. Wilson, Pr. Diary, II. 291. Obtaining my letters of accreditation, etc., I set off at one oclock in the morning.