capital virtues

noun

A set of seven virtues, primarily within the Christian tradition, that serve as opposites to the seven deadly sins.

Meanings

nouncapital virtues pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyCatholicismA set of seven virtues, primarily within the Christian tradition, that serve as opposites to the seven deadly sins.
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