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. [Blacks Law 8th]