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Legion of Honor

–noun
a French order of distinction instituted in 1802 by Napoleon with membership being granted for meritorious civil or military services.

Origin:
trans. of F Légion d'honneur
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Legion of Honor  
n.  A high French civilian and military decoration, instituted in 1802.

[Translation of French Légion d'honneur.]
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