saving grace Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
   grace; state of grace.
   
   • the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin
   • it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church
   • the Virgin lived in a state of grace
2. noun a redeeming quality or characteristic
   
   • her love of music remains her one saving grace
   • her sense of humor has to be a saving grace
   • the saving grace for both developments is that they are creating jobs

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