honor system
noun
a system whereby the students at a school, the inmates in a prison, etc., are put on their honor to observe certain rules in order to minimize administrative supervision or to promote honesty.
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Origin of honor system
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Words nearby honor system
honor point, honor roll, honors course, honor society, honors of war, honor system, honor trick, honour, honourable, honourable discharge, honour killing
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