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Meaning of the word righteousness in English

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righteousness

US /ˈraɪ.tʃəs.nəs/
UK /ˈraɪ.tʃəs.nəs/

Noun

1.

the quality of being morally right or justifiable.

Example:
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we had little doubt about the righteousness of our cause
Synonym:
goodnessvirtueuprightnessdecencyintegrityworthinessrectitudeprobitymoralityjusticehonestyhonorinnocencesaintlinesspuritynobilitypiety
Synonym:
wickedness
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