grace

grace n

Fr. < L.

1. Attractive or pleasing quality; appropriate, agreeable charm.
2. Goodwill; kindness; virtuous or religious disposition to oblige another.
3. Beauty; embellishment.
4. Favor conferred.
5. Credit; honor.
6. Free and unmerited favor of God.
7. Reconciliation to God.
8. Eternal life; salvation.
9. Application of Christ's righteousness to the sinner.
10. Share of favor allotted to one by Providence or fortune; appointed fate; lot.
11. Permission to do something; leave.
12. Privilege.
13. Ranking royalty or clergy.
14. Customary prayer; request for blessing or giving thanks; short prayers before (or after) meals.