Right Honourable
Britishadjective
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(in Britain and certain Commonwealth countries) a title of respect for a Privy Councillor or an appeal-court judge
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(in Britain) a title of respect for an earl, a viscount, a baron, or the Lord Mayor or Lord Provost of any of certain cities
Example Sentences
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"It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG," a statement from her agents, Cloud 9 Management, said.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
As a member of the Privy Council, he is now entitled to receive security briefings and to be known as the Right Honourable.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2016
To the Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners of his Majesty's Treasury: The Memorial and Petition of Gustavus Vassa a black Man, late Commissary to the black Poor going to Africa. humbly sheweth,
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2015
My Right Honourable Friend the Business Secretary will also facilitate a private capital injection into the Royal Mail Group, something that has been long overdue.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 22, 2010
That is why Gallivancia had a governor general and a colonel in command, and the Right Honourable Skipper of the gunboat and a judge and a cluster of foreign consuls.
From In Pastures New by Ade, George
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