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Definition of Saving grace
1. Noun. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence. "The Virgin lived in a state of grace"
Exact synonyms: Grace, State Of Grace
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Christian Theology
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Christian Theology
2. Noun. A redeeming quality or characteristic. "The saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs"
Generic synonyms: Characteristic