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dignity

[ dig-ni-tee ]

noun

plural 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. elevated rank, office, station, etc.
  4. relative standing; rank.
  5. a sign or token of respect:

    an impertinent question unworthy of the dignity of an answer.

  6. Archaic.
    1. person of high rank or title.
    2. such persons collectively.


dignity

/ ˈ»åɪɡ²Ôɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. a formal, stately, or grave bearing

    he entered with dignity

  2. the state or quality of being worthy of honour

    the dignity of manual labour

  3. relative importance; rank

    he is next in dignity to the mayor

  4. sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be ) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity )
  5. high rank, esp in government or the church
  6. a person of high rank or such persons collectively
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dignity1

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English dignite, from Anglo-French, Old French, from Latin »å¾±²µ²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ “worthiness,†from dign(us) “worthy†+ -¾±³ÙÄå²õ -ity
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dignity1

C13: from Old French dignite, from Latin »å¾±²µ²Ô¾±³ÙÄå²õ merit, from dignus worthy
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Replacing current initiatives with organizational justice offices that assess management on inclusive practices, track all employees’ assessments of fairness and dignity, and make targeted changes, would be a welcome new beginning.

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"This litigation has been made far more complex and lengthy by the defender, while our clients have acted with resolute dignity throughout," she said.

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George Weston, chief executive of ABF, said: "I am immensely disappointed. Colleagues and others must be treated with respect and dignity. Our culture has to be, and is, bigger than any one individual."

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The Trump Administration rejects gender ideology and condemns the harms it causes to children, by promoting their chemical and surgical mutilation, and to women, by depriving them of their dignity, safety, well-being, and opportunities.

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“As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.â€

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