Defn: An act of condescension. [Obs.] Dr. H. More.
CONDIGN Con*dign", a. Etym: [F. condigne, L. condignus very worthy; con- + dignus worthy. See Deign, and cf. Digne.]
1. Worthy; suitable; deserving; fit. [Obs.] Condign and worthy praise. Udall. Herself of all that rule she deemend most condign. Spenser.
2. Deserved; adequate; suitable to the fault or crime. "Condign censure." Milman. Unless it were a bloody murderer . . . I never gave them condign punishment. Shak.
CONDIGNITY
Con*dig"ni*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. condignité.] (Scholastic Theol.)
Defn: Merit, acguired by works, which can claim reward on the score of general benevolence. 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.
CONDIGNLY
Con*dign"ly, adv.
Defn: According to merit.
CONDIGNNESS
Con*dign"ness, n.
Defn: Agreeableness to deserts; suitableness.