righteous

1. 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. Source: opted

2. adj. characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice Source: wordnet

3. adj. morally justified Source: wordnet

4. 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. Fearless in his righteous cause. Milton. Syn. -- Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous; honest; equitable; rightful. Source: webster

5. Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to alltheir due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, orsin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous retribution.Fearless in his righteous cause. Milton. Source: adambom

6. j:100 a. characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice s. morally justified Source: ecdict

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