righteousness

Righteousness — in this article refers to the important theological concept in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. It is an attribute that implies that a person s actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been judged or reckoned as… …   Wikipedia

Righteousness — Right eous*ness, n. [AS. rihtw[=i]snes.] 1. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude. [1913 Webster] Note: Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

righteousness — noun 1) праведность; добродетельность 2) справедливость Syn:see goodness …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

righteousness — 1> праведность, добродетельность 2> справедливость …   Новый большой англо-русский словарь

righteousness — index equity (justice), ethics, honor (good reputation), integrity, justice, merit, principle ( …   Law dictionary

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… …   Universalium

righteousness — noun a) 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… …   Wiktionary

righteousness — noun see righteous …   New Collegiate Dictionary

Righteousness — Vertu Voir « vertu » sur le Wiktionnaire …   Wikipédia en Français

righteousness — [ raɪtʃəsnɪs] 1) Общая лексика: добродетельность, праведность, справедливость 2) СМИ: добродетель, неподкупность, нравственность, правильность, честность …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь