condignity Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con*dig"ni*ty noun

Etymology

Cf. F. condignité.

Definitions

1. (Scholastic Theol.) 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.