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hon⋅or⋅ar⋅y

  [on-uh-rer-ee]
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–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

Related forms:
hon⋅or⋅ar⋅i⋅ly  [on-uh-rair-uh-lee] , adverb
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hon·or·ar·y   (ŏn'ə-rěr'ē)   
adj.  

  1. Held or given as a mark of honor, especially conferred as an honor without the usual adjuncts: an honorary degree.

    1. Holding an office or title given as an honor, without payment: an honorary colonel.

    2. Voluntary: the council's honorary secretary.

  3. Relying on honor and not legally enforceable, as a duty or obligation.

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