dignitary

dignitary, adj. Of or relating to one’s interest in personal dignity, as contrasted with one’s interest in freedom from physical injury and property damage. • Tort actions that compensate a plaintiff for a dignitary insult rather than physical injury or property damage include false-light privacy and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

dignitary, n.

1. A person who holds a high rank or honor.

2. Eccles. law. A person who, by virtue of holding a superior office, stands above ordinary priests and canons.

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