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

: the act of delivering someone or something : the state of being delivered; especially : liberation, rescue

: something delivered; especially : an opinion or decision (as the verdict of a jury) expressed publicly

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14th century

DELIVERANCE Defined for Kids

noun de·liv·er·ance \di-ˈli-və-rəns, -ˈli-vrəns\

: a setting free

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