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righteousness

[rahy-chuhs-nis] / ˈraɪ tʃəs nɪs /




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Catholics have criteria that they invoke to evaluate righteousness of wars, which date to the fifth century teachings of St. Augustine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Instead, he seems as if he’s trying to lacquer on a veneer of righteousness to some very nasty business.

From Slate • Nov. 20, 2025

In a society still influenced by Confucian values such as righteousness and obedience, mental health issues remain heavily stigmatised and many experience feelings of shame or social judgement.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Regardless, the segments always ended the same way: the men in handcuffs, the audience riled up with moral righteousness and suspicion of their own neighbors.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

Nathan believed one thing above all else: that the Lord notices righteousness, and rewards it.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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