Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
condign
adjective
/kənˈdaɪn/
Definition
deserved; appropriate or fitting; especially referring to punishment that is merited by the offense.
Examples
- The judge believed the sentence was condign for the severity of the crime.
- Her condign response to the criticism surprised everyone.
- The teacher’s condign action in dealing with the student’s misbehavior was commendable.
Meaning
Condign refers to a consequence or action that is appropriate and just, particularly in terms of punishment.
Synonyms
- appropriate
- merited
- just
- fit
- deserved
