honourable

¹ British  

/ ˈɒnərəbəl, ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

1. possessing or characterized by high principles

   honourable intentions

2. worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem

3. consistent with or bestowing honour

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Honourable ² British  

/ ˈɒnərəbəl, ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

1.  Hon.  (prenominal) a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another

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Other Word Forms

• honourableness noun
• honourably adverb

Example Sentences

In an open letter, the group talked of a "full welcome" and "deep appreciation" for the Pope's "honourable presence".

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Shah said he "applauded" Turness for doing the "honourable and proper" thing and stepping down as CEO of News, but said he did not think "that meant that the director general had also to resign".

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He described the actions of Turness as "honourable" and "proper", repeating her assertion that the "buck stops" with her.

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"I hope this Labour government will be more honourable," he said.

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It went on to list a series of ways staff could raise issues, before adding that resignation was an "ultimate recourse" and "honourable course" for those with profound disagreements over government policy.

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