noun. The character of being righteous; purity of heart and rectitude of life; the being and doing right; conformity in character and conduct to a right standard.

noun. Hence, also In theology, a coming into spiritual oneness with God, because for Christ's sake the believer in Christ is treated as righteous.

noun. A righteous act or quality; anything which is or purports to be righteous.

noun. Rightfulness; justice.

noun. Synonyms See righteous.

noun. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.

noun. A righteous act, or righteous quality.

noun. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

noun. The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.

noun. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.

noun. A righteous act, or righteous quality.

noun. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.

noun. The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification.

noun. adhering to moral principles