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单词 righteousness
释义 righ·teous·ness
noun
(-es)
Etymology: alteration of earlier rightwiseness, from Middle English rightwisenes, from Old English rihtwīsnes, from rihtwīs + -nes -ness
1. : the quality or state of being righteous : conformity to the divine or the moral law : rectitude, uprightness
 < walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days — Book of Com. Prayer >
 < belief that righteousness lies on the side of … property — H.L.Matthews >
2. obsolete : a righteous act, deed, or quality : righteous conduct
 < all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags — Isa 64 : 6 (Authorized Version) >
3. : the quality or state of being rightful or just
 < the righteousness of one's claim >
4. : the state of acceptance with God : a right relationship to God : justification
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