Ho·li·ness, n.
 1. The state or quality of being holy; perfect moral integrity or purity; freedom from sin; sanctity; innocence.
    Who is like thee, glorious in holiness!   --Ex. xv. 11.
 2. The state of being hallowed, or consecrated to God or to his worship; sacredness.
    Israel was holiness unto the Lord.   --Jer.ii.3.
 His holiness, a title of the pope; -- formerly given also to Greek bishops and Greek emperors.
 Syn: -- Piety; devotion; godliness; sanctity; sacredness; righteousness.

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