honors of war

American

plural noun

privileges granted to a surrendering force, as of marching out of their camp or entrenchments with all their arms and with their colors flying.

Etymology

Origin of honors of war

First recorded in 1805–15

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honors of war

Commander Belgrano, beaten but wishing to retire from the field with the honors of war, called on Legionaries for similar demonstrations.

From Time Magazine Archive

They buried him with the honors of war.

From Time Magazine Archive

Wendell Willkie surrendered with the honors of war.

From Time Magazine Archive

Last week the younger Cunningham turned up as a rival in the honors of war as well: as Lieut.

From Time Magazine Archive

The English agreed not to interfere with religious liberty, and honors of war were granted to the Spanish soldiers.

From A History of the Philippines by Barrows, David P.

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