deliverance
Americannoun
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an act or instance of delivering.
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a thought or judgment expressed; a formal or authoritative pronouncement.
noun
Other Word Forms
- nondeliverance noun
Etymology
Origin of deliverance
1250–1300; Middle English deliveraunce < Old French delivrance, equivalent to delivr ( er ) to deliver + -ance -ance
Example Sentences
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He recalls saying the Birkat Hagomel, the Jewish prayer for thanksgiving for deliverance from danger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Some in cardinal and gold waited for deliverance, as if it was assured.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025
Dr Bray said he first became interested in deliverance 27 years ago, when he was ordained.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024
Tuesday is the first full day of Passover, the weeklong Jewish commemoration of the deliverance of the ancient Hebrews from slavery in Egypt.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024
If need be, he would see to their deliverance himself.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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