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righteousness

righ·teous·ness

UK/ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ US/ˈraɪtʃʌsnʌs/ fairly common

noun

1.

adhering to moral principles

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Origin

From earlier rightwiseness, from Middle English rightwisnes, from Old English rihtwīsnes (“justice”), equivalent to righteous + -ness.

Phrases

  • original righteousness
  • works righteousness

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