dignity of character

  • 1Dignity — Dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Dignities}. [OE. dignete, dignite, OF. dignet[ e], dignit[ e], F. dignit[ e], fr. L. dignitas, from dignus worthy. See {Dainty}, {Deign}.] 1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth;… …

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  • 2Dignity in Dying — Founder(s) Killick Millard Type Pro assisted dying campaigning group Registration No. 4452809 Founded December 1935 ( …

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  • 4dignity — [n] excellence, nobility address, cachet, character, consequence, courtliness, culture, decency, decorum, distinction, elevation, eminence, ethics, etiquette, glory, grace, grandeur, gravity, greatness, hauteur, honor, importance, loftiness,… …

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  • 6Dignity — This article is about dignity as a matter of philosophy, religion, human rights, medicine, and law. For other uses, see Dignity (disambiguation). Dignity is a term used in moral, ethical, and political discussions to signify that a being has an… …

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  • 7dignity — /dig ni tee/, n., pl. dignities. 1. bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. 2. nobility or elevation of character; worthiness: dignity of sentiments. 3.… …

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  • 8dignity — dig•ni•ty [[t]ˈdɪg nɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) bearing, conduct, or manner indicative of self respect, formality, or gravity 2) nobility or elevation of character; worthiness 3) elevated rank, office, station, etc 4) relative standing; rank 5) a… …

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  • 9dignity — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. repute; nobility, eminence; pride, stateliness, decorum; greatness, station, honor. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [A presence that commands respect] Syn. stateliness, nobility, self respect, pride, hauteur,… …

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  • 10To stand upon one's dignity — Dignity Dig ni*ty, n.; pl. {Dignities}. [OE. dignete, dignite, OF. dignet[ e], dignit[ e], F. dignit[ e], fr. L. dignitas, from dignus worthy. See {Dainty}, {Deign}.] 1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true …

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