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.
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Origin and Etymology of salvific
Late Latin salvificus, from Latin salvus safe + -ficus -fic
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