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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A redeeming quality, especially one that compensates for one's shortcomings.
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- noun A redeeming quality or factor.
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- noun a redeeming quality or characteristic
- noun (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
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