honorary
adjective
- given as an honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges: an honorary degree
- designating an office or position held as an honor only, without service or pay
- holding such a position or office
- recognizing academic distinction or accomplishment: an honorary society
- depending on one's honor; that cannot be legally enforced or collected: said of debts, etc.
See honorary in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ŏnˈə-rĕrˌē)
adjective- Held or given as a mark of honor, especially conferred as an honor without the usual adjuncts: an honorary degree.
a. Holding an office or title given as an honor, without payment: an honorary colonel.
b. Voluntary: the council's honorary secretary.
- Relying on honor and not legally enforceable, as a duty or obligation.
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