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virtue (s) (noun), virtues (pl)
1. The merit of morality, integrity, or righteousness: One of Jill’s virtues was her generous goodwill and disposition to help anyone when he or she needed it.
2. Etymology: from Latin virtutem, virtus, "moral strength, manliness, valor, excellence, worth"; from Latin vir, "man".
Any moral quality considered to be goos.
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cardinal virtue (s) (noun), cardinal virtues (pl)
Each of the primary natural good or positive characteristics: The cardinal virtues have been divided into "justice", "prudence", "temperance", and "fortitude" while cardinal-theological virtues include "faith", "hope", and "charity".

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theological virtue (s) (noun), theological virtues (pl)
Each of the three virtues of faith, hope, and charity as defined by St. Paul in the New Testament of the Bible.
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