credulence
/ˈkrɛdjʊləns/ /ˈkrɛdjʊl(ə)ns/ /ˈkrɛdʒʊləns/Somewhat rare
noun
Ready belief; credulity.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Bayly (d. c1657), Church of England clergyman and Roman Catholic controversialist. From credulent: see -ence.