full faith and credit

noun

1. the obligation under Article IV of the U.S. Constitution for each state to recognize the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of every other state.

Example Sentences

“As long as the full faith and credit of this Commonwealth is backing this project, my answer continues to be an absolute no,” she said.

From Seattle Times

Even now, the “full faith and credit of the United States” has never been breached.

From New York Times

“Congress cannot, under any circumstances, fail its obligation to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.”

From New York Times

“I think they would love nothing more, particularly China, to see us default our full faith and credit under the Constitution.”

From Washington Times

Biden wants Congress to raise it without precondition, equating Republicans’ demands for spending cuts with ransom for the country’s full faith and credit.

From Seattle Times