Definition of dignity

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Dignity (n.) Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.

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Diminution :: Diminution (n.) The act of lessening dignity or consideration, or the state of being deprived of dignity; a lowering in estimation; degradation; abasement..
Handsome :: Handsome (superl.) Agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; having a pleasing appearance or expression; attractive; having symmetry and dignity; comely; -- expressing more than pretty, and less than beautiful; as, a handsome man or woman; a handsome garment, house, tree, horse..
-ate :: -ate () As a noun suffix, it marks the agent; as, curate, delegate. It also sometimes marks the office or dignity; as, tribunate..
Deprive :: Deprive (v. t.) To divest of office; to depose; to dispossess of dignity, especially ecclesiastical..
Stoop :: Stoop (n.) Descent, as from dignity or superiority; condescension; an act or position of humiliation..
Antonomasia :: Antonomasia (n.) The use of some epithet or the name of some office, dignity, or the like, instead of the proper name of the person; as when his majesty is used for a king, or when, instead of Aristotle, we say, the philosopher; or, conversely, the use of a proper name instead of an appellative, as when a wise man is called a Solomon, or an eminent orator a Cicero..
Beglerbeg :: Beglerbeg (n.) The governor of a province of the Ottoman empire, next in dignity to the grand vizier..
Place :: Place (n.) Rank; degree; grade; order of priority, advancement, dignity, or importance; especially, social rank or position; condition; also, official station; occupation; calling..
Base :: Base (a.) Morally low. Hence: Low-minded; unworthy; without dignity of sentiment; ignoble; mean; illiberal; menial; as, a base fellow; base motives; base occupations..
Honesty :: Honesty (a.) Honor; honorableness; dignity; propriety; suitableness; decency.
Estate :: Estate (n.) Social standing or rank; quality; dignity.
Insult :: Insult (v. t.) To treat with abuse, insolence, indignity, or contempt, by word or action; to abuse; as, to call a man a coward or a liar, or to sneer at him, is to insult him..
Nobleness :: Nobleness (n.) The quality or state of being noble; greatness; dignity; magnanimity; elevation of mind, character, or station; nobility; grandeur; stateliness..
Deposition :: Deposition (n.) The act of setting aside a sovereign or a public officer; deprivation of authority and dignity; displacement; removal.
Before :: Before (prep.) Prior or preceding in dignity, order, rank, right, or worth; rather than..
Caliphate :: Caliphate (n.) The office, dignity, or government of a caliph or of the caliphs..
Portliness :: Portliness (n.) The quality or state of being portly; dignity of mien or of personal appearance; stateliness.
Dignity :: Dignity (n.) The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
Baronage :: Baronage (n.) The dignity or rank of a baron.
Prefer :: Prefer (v. t.) To cause to go before; hence, to advance before others, as to an office or dignity; to raise; to exalt; to promote; as, to prefer an officer to the rank of general..
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