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1. 1

   Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

   It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.

   The belief that there is no conflict between [livestock] farming and arable production also seems to be unfounded: by preventing the growth of trees and other deep vegetation in the hills and by compacting the soil, grazing animals cause a cycle of flash floods and drought, sporadically drowning good land downstream and reducing the supply of irrigation water.

2. 2

   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.

   My belief is that there is a bear in the woods. Bill said he saw one.

   Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.

3. 3

   Something believed.

   The ancient people have a belief in many deities.

4. 4

   The quality or state of believing.

   My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.

5. 5

   Religious faith.

   She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.

6. 6

   One's religious or moral convictions.

   I can't do that. It's against my beliefs.

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