Condignity
Pronunciation : Con*dig"ni*ty
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. condignit?.] (Scholastic Theol.)
Definition : Defn: Merit, acguired by works, which can claim reward on the score of general benevolence. 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913