condignity
noun
con·dig·ni·ty
kənˈdignətē,
kän-
plural -es
1
obsolete : merit, worthiness
2
: merit described in scholastic theology as earned in distinction from that which is given : merit acquired by works performed in a state of grace —distinguished from congruity
Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin condignitas, from Latin condignus very worthy + -itas -ity