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ABSOLUTE GOOD
That which possesses the perfections proper to its nature. Something is good absolutely when it is what it should be. It is relatively good when it is suitable to perfect or satisfy someone or something else.
All items in this dictionary are from Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.
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