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con·dign
\kənˈdīn, (ˈ)kän|d-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English condigne, from Middle French, from Latin condignus very worthy, from com- + dignus worthy — more at decent
1. obsolete
a. : of equal worth or dignity
b. : worthy
2. : entirely in accordance with what is deserved or merited : neither exceeding nor falling below one's deserts — used only of punishments since the end of the 17th century
< when an adequate system for control of atomic energy … has been agreed upon … and condign punishments set up for violations of the rules — B.M.Baruch >
Synonyms: see due |