Right"eous*ly (?), adv. [AS. rightwslce.] In a righteous manner; as, to
judge righteously.
Right"eous*ness, n. [AS. rihtwsnes.] 1. The quality or state of being
righteous; holiness; purity; uprightness; rectitude.
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.