Definition of faith

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faith    (fth) KEY 

NOUN:

1. Confident belief in the truth, value, or trustworthiness of a person, idea, or thing.
2. Belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence. See Synonyms at belief, trust.
3. Loyalty to a person or thing; allegiance: keeping faith with one's supporters.
4. often Faith Christianity The theological virtue defined as secure belief in God and a trusting acceptance of God's will.
5. The body of dogma of a religion: the Muslim faith.
6. A set of principles or beliefs.

IDIOM:
in faith

Indeed; truly.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Anglo-Norman fed, from Latin fids; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots