Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth
righteousness at all times.
Ps. cvi. 3.
4. (Theol.) The state of being right with God; justification; the work
of Christ, which is the ground of 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; integrity; honesty; faithfulness.
Right"er (?), n. One who sets right; one who does justice or redresses
wrong. Shelton.
Right"ful (?), a. 1. Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of
persons. [Obs.] Chaucer.