deliverance

1 the saving from danger or evil looked to the European powers for deliverance from their country's cruel tyrant Synonyms salvation, rescueRelated Words ransom, recovery, redemption; extrication; defense, guard, protection, safeguard, safeguarding, security; conservation, guardianship, preservation, safekeeping

2 a position arrived at after consideration the jury's deliverance shocked the courtroom Synonyms award, call, conclusion, decision, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, verdictRelated Words behest, charge, commandment, decree, dictate, directive, edict, instruction, mandate, order, word; last word, say-so; adjudication, disposition, doom, finding, ruling, sentence; choice, option, selection; consensus; belief, conviction, eye, feeling, mind, notion, persuasion, sentiment, viewNear Antonyms deadlock, draw, halt, stalemate, standoff, tie