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hon⋅or⋅ar⋅y

[on-uh-rer-ee]
–adjective
1. given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
2. holding a title or position conferred for honor only: an honorary president.
3. (of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
4. conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
5. given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift.

Origin:
1605–15; < L honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary


hon⋅or⋅ar⋅i⋅ly [on-uh-rair-uh-lee] , adverb
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