'Condignity' definitions:

Definition of 'Condignity'

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  • Condignity \Con*dig"ni*ty\, n. [Cf. F. condignit['e].] (Scholastic Theol.) Merit, acquired by works, which can claim reward on the score of general benevolence. [1913 Webster]
  • Such a worthiness of condignity, and proper merit of the heavenly glory, cannot be found in any the best, most perfect, and excellent of created beings. --Bp. Bull. [1913 Webster]

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