grace

Definitions

• (countable) Charming, pleasing qualities.
• (countable) A short prayer of thanks before or after a meal.
• (countable) In the games of patience or solitaire: a special move that is normally against the rules.
• (countable) A grace note.
• (uncountable) Elegant movement; balance or poise.
• (uncountable) An allowance of time granted to a debtor during which he or she is free of at least part of his normal obligations towards the creditor.
• (uncountable) Free and undeserved favour, especially of God; unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification, or for resisting sin.
• An act or decree of the governing body of an English university.