[n. of action f. prec.: see -TION.] The action of accrediting; the fact of being accredited; recommendation to credit or to official recognition.

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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.

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1814.  Sir R. Wilson, Pr. Diary, II. 291. Obtaining my letters of accreditation, etc., I set off at one o’clock in the morning.

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