Dignity

n. pl. Dignities (#).
  1. The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
  2. Elevation; grandeur.
  3. Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.
  4. Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of mien, manner, style, etc.
  5. One holding high rank; a dignitary.
  6. Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.
    7. To stand upon one's dignity ,
    to have or to affect a high notion of one's own rank, privilege, or character.