Righteousness


[rahy-chuh s-nis] /ˈraɪ tʃəs nɪs/
noun
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.

See JUSTIFICATION.

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