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Definition of: dignity
(dig′nə·tē) noun plural ·ties 
1. Grave or stately bearing: stateliness. 
2. High rank; title, office, or position; distinction, especially in the church. 
3. A dignitary; persons of high rank collectively. 
4. The state or quality of being excellent, worthy, or honorable. 
5. Grade of elevation; rank. [<OF digneté <L dignitas, -tatis <dignus worthy]
 
				
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