a body, especially a military one, convened to hear complaints relating to personal honor.
Philately. a noncompetitive exhibit of outstanding stamps forming part of a large exhibition.
the planning body of a girl-scout troop, composed of patrol leaders, the troop scribe, the troop treasurer, and the adult troop leader.
a body of officials of a boy-scout organization that awards honor medals and certificates of promotion to members.
First recorded in 1680–90
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The commission inducted her into its court of honor at the coliseum last year.
From New York Times ● Oct. 30, 2022
There’s a memorial court of honor within the peristyle arches comprised of 61 commemorative plaques, but they recognize athletes, coaches and contributors, not war heroes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2019
Sometimes, the two groups come together for announcements or ceremonies, such as last month’s court of honor, when Ani earned her first Scouts BSA ranking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2019
Heydrich’s career as a naval officer ended abruptly because of an affair; his insolent conduct before a military court of honor resulted in his dismissal in 1931.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2012
Countess, if this blood should really have come from our baron, our friend Schnetz would undoubtedly be justified, even by the severest court of honor, for having failed in the laws of courtesy.
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II by Heyse, Paul
In 2009, both were on hand for a National Association of Basketball Coaches "Court of Honor" gala feting Colangelo and Team USA's success at the Olympics a year earlier.
From US News ● Jul. 28, 2016
Four years later, du Pont made his way to the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago, where the fountains in the Court of Honor formed a lasting impression.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2016
The first Court of Honor Award was presented in 2009 to Jerry Colangelo, chairman of USA Basketball.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 24, 2015
General Georgelin estimates it will take 1.6 million euros to renovate the Court of Honor at its headquarters, an 18th century mini-chateau that includes a free museum across the street from the Musée d’Orsay.
From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2013
An American flag the size of a mainsail unfurled from the tallest flagpole in the Court of Honor, and immediately two more like-sized flags tumbled from flanking poles, one representing Spain, the other Columbus.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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