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righteousness

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righteousness
/ruy"cheuhs nis/, n.
1. the quality or state of being righteous.
2. righteous conduct.
3. the quality or state of being just or rightful: They came to realize the righteousness of her position on the matter.
[bef. 900; ME rightwisnes(se), OE rihtwisnes. See RIGHTEOUS, -NESS]

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Universalium. 2010.

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