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honor-bound

American  
[on-er-bound] / ˈɒn ərˈbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. bound by or placed under the obligation of honor.

    She felt honor-bound to defend her friend.
honor bound Idioms  

  1. Obliged by one's personal integrity, as in She was honor bound to admit that it was her work and not her sister's. Also see on one's honor.

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One of “Andor’s” strengths was in showing how ordinary people live under Imperial rule when powerful space wizards or honor-bound warriors are not around to save the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023

As is tradition, “Jeopardy!” contestants are honor-bound to keep results a secret until shows are broadcast.

From Washington Post • Oct. 31, 2022

"Following the PM's announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2021

"Following the PM’s announcement on Monday the 19th of July 2021 I feel honor-bound to make an announcement of my own," Clapton said.

From Fox News • Jul. 22, 2021

He trusted neither Pycelle nor Varys, and Ser Barristan was honor-bound to protect and defend the boy he thought his new king.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

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