See Also: condignity(dictionary)

condignity (iou)



condignity noun. M16.
[medieval Latin condignitas, from condignus: see CONDIGN, -ITY.]
Scholastic Theology. Merit acquired by man through actions performed in reliance on the Holy Spirit; grace earned by works, as opp. to that freely given. M16.
gen. Worthiness, merit; what one deserves. L16-M17.