Meaning of the word "a leap of faith" in English

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a leap of faith

US /ə liːp əv feɪθ/
UK /ə liːp əv feɪθ/
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Idiom

1.

an act of believing in or accepting something unseen or unproven, often despite evidence to the contrary

Example:
Starting a new business requires a leap of faith.
She took a leap of faith and moved to a new country without a job.
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