condignity
noun
con·dig·ni·ty
\kənˈdignətē, kän-\
Definition of condignity
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1 obsolete : merit, worthiness
2 : merit described in scholastic theology as earned in distinction from that which is given : merit acquired by works performed in a state of grace —distinguished from congruity
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Origin and Etymology of condignity
Medieval Latin condignitas, from Latin condignus very worthy + -itas -ity
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