n. - The state of being worthy or honorable; elevation of mind or character; true worth; excellence.
n. - Elevation; grandeur.
n. - Elevated rank; honorable station; high office, political or ecclesiastical; degree of excellence; preferment; exaltation.
n. - Quality suited to inspire respect or reverence; loftiness and grace; impressiveness; stateliness; -- said of //en, manner, style, etc.
n. - One holding high rank; a dignitary.
n. - Fundamental principle; axiom; maxim.