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righteous
/ˈɹaɪtʃəs/
verb
To make righteous; specifically, to justify religiously, to absolve from sin.
adjective
Free from sin or guilt.
Moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious.
"Human beings should take a righteous path, and so should art. We should promote kindness and beauty through art."
Justified morally.
"righteous indignation"
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