Mental attitudes or convictions about what is true, real, or valuable, often without requiring complete proof. The plural of belief, referring to multiple accepted truths or principles that guide behavior and thinking.
From Middle English 'bileve,' derived from Old English 'geleafa' meaning 'faith or trust.' The prefix 'ge-' was a common Old English intensifier, and 'leafa' came from 'leofan' meaning 'to allow or approve.' The spelling with 'b' emerged through phonetic influence.
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