salvific

adjective

sal·vif·ic | \sal-ˈvi-fik

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Definition of salvific

: having the intent or power to save or redeem the salvific life and death of Christ— E. A. Walsh

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Unfortunately, Senator Murphy’s belief in the cleansing, salvific power of the state is not at all foreign to American politics — not even close. — Elliot Kaufman, National Review, "Earth to Senator Murphy: Politics Won’t Solve All of Our Problems," 28 July 2017

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The first known use of salvific was in 1591

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