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 Righteousness \Right"eous*ness\, n. [AS. rihtw[imac]snes.]
   1. The quality or state of being righteous; holiness; purity;
      uprightness; rectitude.
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   Note: Righteousness, as used in Scripture and theology, in
         which it chiefly occurs, is nearly equivalent to
         holiness, comprehending holy principles and affections
         of heart, and conformity of life to the divine law.
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   2. A righteous act, or righteous quality.
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            All our righteousnesses are as filthy rags. --Isa.
                                                  lxiv. 6.
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   3. The act or conduct of one who is righteous.
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            Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that
            doeth righteousness at all times.     --Ps. cvi. 3.
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   4. (Theol.) The state of being right with God; justification;
      the work of Christ, which is the ground of justification.
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            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.
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            Only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us,
            and received by faith alone.          --Westminster
                                                  Catechism.
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   Syn: Uprightness; holiness; godliness; equity; justice;
        rightfulness; integrity; honesty; faithfulness.
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