condignity

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Condignity \Con*dig"ni*ty\, n. [Cf. F. condignit['e].]
   (Scholastic Theol.)
   Merit, acquired by works, which can claim reward on the score
   of general benevolence.
   [1913 Webster]

         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.
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