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honorable: Meaning and Definition of
hon•or•a•ble
Pronunciation: (on'ur-u-bul), [key] ? adj.
- in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- of high rank, dignity, or distinction; noble, illustrious, or distinguished.
- worthy of honor and high respect; estimable; creditable.
- bringing honor or credit; consistent with honor.
- (cap.)
- (used as a title of respect for certain ranking government officials.)
- Brit.(used as a title of courtesy for children of peers ranking below a marquis.) Abbr.: Hon.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.