Deliverance
(noun)
- The act of being saved or set free from danger, oppression, or difficulty.
- The act of giving birth.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french delivrance, from latin deliverantia, from the verb deliverare (see deliver).
Examples:
- The rescue team's arrival was a deliverance for the stranded hikers.
- He prayed for deliverance from his troubles.
- The company's financial deliverance came in the form of a large investment.
- The baby's deliverance was a joyful event for the family.
- The deliverance of the hostages was a relief for the entire nation.