noun
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Mental acceptance of a claim as true.
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It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.
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Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.
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Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.
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Something believed.
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The ancient people have a belief in many deities.
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The quality or state of believing.
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My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.
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Religious faith.
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She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.
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(in the plural) One's religious or moral convictions.
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I don't want to do a no-fault divorce on my husband and steal from him under color of law. It's against my beliefs.