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honourable


Definition: Meaning of, honourable in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɒn(ə)rəb(ə)l /

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  1. an honourable action or activity deserves respect and admiration
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  2. behaving in a way that is morally correct and shows you have high moral standards
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  3. an honourable arrangement or agreement is fair to everyone who is involved in it
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Honourable


Definition: Meaning of, Honourable in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɒnərəbl /

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  1. written abbreviation used in Britain in the titles of children whose father is a lord and in the titles of judges and members of parliament
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  2. written abbreviation used in the US when writing to or about a judge or important person in the government
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  3. the Honourable Gentleman/Lady , my Honourable Friend, the Honourable Member used by British members of parliament when talking to or about each other in the House of Commons
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Honourable used in phrases

  • Right Honourable (adjective)
    1. used when formally announcing or talking about a British member of Parliament
  • honourable discharge (noun)
    1. a discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record
  • honourable mention (noun)
    1. a special honour in a competition for work that was of high quality but did not get a prize
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