condignity

[ kuhn-dig-ni-tee ]

noun

, Scholasticism.

1. merit earned through good works while in a state of grace, and having a just claim on such rewards as heavenly glory. Compare congruity ( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of condignity¹

1545–55; < Medieval Latin condignitās; condign, -ity

Example Sentences

Grace of condignity, on the other hand, put itself on an equality with the Divine gift, by its pretension to possess that qualification to the uttermost.

From Project Gutenberg

But I fear he taught her other things as well: to hold in light esteem that blessed doctrine of grace of condignity, whereby man can and doth merit the favour of God.

From Project Gutenberg

Condignity implies merit, and of course claims reward on the score of justice.

From Project Gutenberg

And do you think there be any grace of condignity in a beggar, when he holdeth forth his hand to receive a garment in the convent dole?

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They are a sect of heretics, dwelling originally in the dominions of the Marquis of Monferrato, toward the borders betwixt France, Italy, and Spain: men condemned by the Church, and holding certain evil opinions touching the holy doctrine of grace of condignity, and free-will, and the like.

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