righteousness
nounUK /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
US /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
Being good and fair and doing what is right.
Her kindness and righteousness made everyone trust her.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The quality of following moral or religious laws.
The story praised the righteousness of the old king.
3. The state of being morally right or justifiable.
He felt a sense of righteousness about defending his friend.
4. In religion, being in a right relationship with God.
The sermon spoke about righteousness and forgiveness.