Righteous

a.

1.

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.

Adj.	1.	righteous - characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice; "the...prayer of a righteous man availeth much"- James 5:16 Antonyms: unrighteous - not righteous; "an unrighteous man"; "an unrighteous law"
	2.	righteous - morally justified; "righteous indignation"

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