Dictionary entry

Credulity

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Cre‐du″li‐ty (kr?–d?″l?–t?), n. [L. credulitas, fr. credulus: cf. F. crédulité. See Credulous.] Readiness of belief; a disposition to believe on slight evidence.

That implict credulity is the mark of a feeble mind will not be disputed.

Sir W. Hamilton.