works righteousness

English

Noun

works righteousness (uncountable)

  1. (Christianity) The belief that salvation is achievable by doing good works, rather than merely by having faith.
    Synonym: legalism (often derogatory)
    Antonym: sola fide
    Near-synonym: nomism
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