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; < Latin honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary

hon·or·ar·i·ly [on-uh-rair-uh-lee] , adverb
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honorary (ˈɒnərərɪ, ˈɒnrərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  a.  (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties: an honorary degree
 b.  (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
2.  having such a position or title
3.  depending on honour rather than legal agreement

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Jack has been awarded honorary doctoral degrees for his contributions to the
  field of wildlife conservation.
He holds honorary degrees from a number of universities around the world.
More so than medical doctors, who only hold honorary doctorates.
He was awarded honorary degrees by two universities.
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