betterness

noun3

1. •
   The state or quality of being better; superiority.

   • And how in the first place do you want to live in a better country when you yourself aren’t trying to be that betterness, when you’re willingly surrendering your right to shape that country? — 2022
2. •
   The result or product of being better.
3. •
   The amount by which a precious metal exceeds the standard of fineness.