dignity
n 1: the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect: "it was
beneath his dignity to cheat"; "showed his true dignity
when under pressure" [syn: {self-respect}, {self-esteem},
{self-regard}]
2: formality in bearing and appearance: "he behaved with great
dignity" [syn: {lordliness}]
3: high office or rank or station: "he respected the dignity of
the emissaries"