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word of honor

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noun

  1. a pledge of one's honor that a specified condition, bargain, etc., will be fulfilled; oath; promise.


word of honor Idioms  
  1. A pledge of one's good faith, as in On his word of honor he assured us that he was telling the truth. [Early 1800s]


Etymology

Origin of word of honor

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

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It's a chronicle of disappointment and loneliness, but also one of, in Elliott's word, of honor.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2024

"I admit you'll have to rely on my word of honor that the dates of the pictures are correct," said the colonel, who is an aide on the Israeli general staff.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Do you pledge your holy word of honor that there is no flag here?"

From Time Magazine Archive

"And we have confidence in the general's word of honor."

From Time Magazine Archive

“OK, then I'll see you in a couple days' time. Give me your word of honor, Mortimer!”

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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