2. A righteous act, or righteous quality. All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. Isa. lxiv. 6.
3. The act or conduct of one who is righteous. Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth right at all times. Ps. cvi. 3.
4. (Theol.)
Defn: The state of being right with God; justification; the work of Christ, which is the ground justification. There are two kinds of Christian righteousness: the one without us, which we have by imputation; the other in us, which consisteth of faith, hope, and charity, and other Christian virtues. Hooker. Only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us, and received by faith alone. Westminster Catechism.
Syn. — Uprightness; holiness; godliness; equity; justice; rightfulness; integryty; honesty; faithfulness.
RIGHTER
Right"er, n.
Defn: One who sets right; one who does justice or redresses wrong.
Shelton.
RIGHTFUL
Right"ful, a.
1. Righteous; upright; just; good; — said of persons. [Obs.] Chaucer.
2. Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.