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deliverance
noun de·liv·er·ance \di-ˈli-v(ə-)rən(t)s, dē-\
: the state of being saved from something dangerous or unpleasant
Full Definition of DELIVERANCE
1
: the act of delivering someone or something : the state of being delivered; especially : liberation, rescue
2
: something delivered; especially : an opinion or decision (as the verdict of a jury) expressed publicly
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First Known Use of DELIVERANCE
14th century
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deliverance
noun de·liv·er·ance \di-ˈli-və-rəns, -ˈli-vrəns\
Definition of DELIVERANCE for Kids
: a setting free
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