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
So men speak and act who take leave of their reason to play the fool in the high court of honor!
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 by Various
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