STATE OF GRACE

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Meaning:

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

Example:

the Virgin lived in a state of grace

Synonyms:

grace; saving grace; state of grace

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("state of grace" is a kind of...):

state (the way something is with respect to its main attributes)

Domain category:

Christian theology (the teachings of Christian churches)