field of honor

noun

the scene of a battle or duel.

Origin:
1815–25

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field of honor
noun
1.	the scene of a duel
2.	a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought; "they made a tour of Civil War battlefields" [syn: battlefield]

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Field of honor is always a great word to know.

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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.

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Example sentences

Burr demanded a retraction or satisfaction on the field of honor.

Sometimes, disputes were settled on the field of honor.

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"We must bear in mind the distinction between fame and honor. A virtuous person is an honorable person, a person who ought to be honored by the community in which he or she lives. But the virtuous person does not seek honor, being secure in his or her own self-respect. Lack of honor does not in any way detract from the efficacy of moral virtue as an indispensable operative means in the pursuit of happiness.... Those totally lacking in virtue may achieve fame as readily as, perhaps even more easily than those who are virtuous. Fame belongs to the great, the outstanding, the exceptional, without regard to virtue or vice. Infamy is fame no less than good repute. The great scoundrel can be as famous as the great hero; there can be famous villains as well as famous saints. Existing in the reputation a person has regardless of his or her accomplishments, fame does not tarnish as honor does when it is unmerited."

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