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dignity

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  1. decorum               
 
dig.ni.ty \'dig-n*t-e-\ n [ME dignete, fr. OF dignete`, fr. L dignitat-, 
   dignitasX, fr. dignus 1: the quality or state of being worthy, honored, or 
   esteemed  2a: high rank, office, or position  2b: a legal title of nobility 
   or honor  archaic  3: DIGNITARY  4: formal reserve of manner or language