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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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Recent Examples on the Web Yet those salvific moves haven’t eased the ethnic tension, economic challenges, and institutional corruption that has bedeviled the nation.
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Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz Africa, "Ethiopia’s coup attempt spells disaster for its democratic transition," 24 June 2019 That meaning gained will remain for the living to have, and can be salvific.
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John Crowley, Harper's magazine, "Works of Mercy," 10 Apr. 2019 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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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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