Right"eous (?), a. [OE.
rightways, rightwise, AS. rightwīs;
riht right + wīs wise, having wisdom, prudent. See
Right, a., Wise, a.]
Doing, or according with, that which is right; yielding to all
their due; just; equitable; especially, free from wrong, guilt, or
sin; holy; as, a righteous man or act; a righteous
retribution.
Fearless in his righteous cause.
Milton.
Syn. -- Upright; just; godly; holy; uncorrupt; virtuous;
honest; equitable; rightful.