treasury of merits
noun phrase
: the superabundant satisfaction of Christ for human sins and the excess of merit of the saints which according to Roman Catholic theology is effective for salvation of others and is available for dispensation through indulgences
Word History
First Known Use
1636, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of treasury of merits was
in 1636
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“Treasury of merits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treasury%20of%20merits. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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