Definition of righteous

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Righteous (a.) Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to all their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous retribution..

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Law :: Law (n.) In morals: The will of God as the rule for the disposition and conduct of all responsible beings toward him and toward each other; a rule of living, conformable to righteousness; the rule of action as obligatory on the conscience or moral nature..
Uprighteously :: Uprighteously (adv.) In an upright or just manner.
Rightwise :: Rightwise (v. t.) To make righteous.
Virtuous :: Virtuous (a.) Having moral excellence; characterized by morality; upright; righteous; pure; as, a virtuous action..
Truth :: Truth (n.) Righteousness; true religion.
Miscarriage :: Miscarriage (n.) Ill conduct; evil or improper behavior; as, the failings and miscarriages of the righteous..
Self-righteousness :: Self-righteousness (n.) The quality or state of being self-righteous; pharisaism.
Righteousness :: Righteousness (n.) The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.
Justify :: Justify (a.) To treat as if righteous and just; to pardon; to exculpate; to absolve.
Gospel :: Gospel (a.) Accordant with, or relating to, the gospel; evangelical; as, gospel righteousness..
Self-righteous :: Self-righteous (a.) Righteous in one's own esteem; pharisaic.
Unrighteous :: Unrighteous (a.) Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence..
Impute :: Impute (v. t.) To adjudge as one's own (the sin or righteousness) of another; as, the righteousness of Christ is imputed to us..
Unrighteous :: Unrighteous (a.) Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man..
Unrightwise :: Unrightwise (a.) Unrighteous.
Justice :: Justice (a.) The quality of being just; conformity to the principles of righteousness and rectitude in all things; strict performance of moral obligations; practical conformity to human or divine law; integrity in the dealings of men with each other; rectitude; equity; uprightness.
Righteousness :: Righteousness (n.) A righteous act, or righteous quality..
Lead :: Lead (v. t.) To draw or direct by influence, whether good or bad; to prevail on; to induce; to entice; to allure; as, to lead one to espouse a righteous cause..
Rightful :: Rightful (a.) Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.
Righteoused :: Righteoused (a.) Made righteous.
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