court of honor

¹ American  

noun

1. a body, especially a military one, convened to hear complaints relating to personal honor.

2. Philately. a noncompetitive exhibit of outstanding stamps forming part of a large exhibition.

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Court of Honor ² American  

noun

1. the planning body of a girl-scout troop, composed of patrol leaders, the troop scribe, the troop treasurer, and the adult troop leader.

2. a body of officials of a boy-scout organization that awards honor medals and certificates of promotion to members.

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Etymology

Origin of court of honor

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

The commission inducted her into its court of honor at the coliseum last year.

From New York Times

Standing in tribute as Ueberroth stood at a stage set up near the Coliseum’s Court of Honor — where a plaque with his likeness was one twitch of cloth away from being unveiled to the world — his friends, family, and admirers prepared to take their seats to savor his speech.

From Los Angeles Times

If the purpose of the fire was to send a message, it would be set at the Court of Honor, no doubt.

From Literature

The Cold Storage building wasn’t nearly as alluring as the Court of Honor or the midway.

From Literature

Except the Court of Honor showcased the most expensive exhibits, so it would also be swarming with Columbian Guards.

From Literature