°The quality or state of being
righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. Righteousness, as used in
Scripture and
theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.
°A righteous act, or righteous quality.
synonyms:
uprightness, holiness, godliness, equity
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, justice, rightfulness, integrity, honesty, faithfulness