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honorary definition

honor·ary (än′ə rer′ē)

adjective

  1. given as an honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges an honorary degree
    1. designating an office or position held as an honor only, without service or pay
    2. holding such a position or office
    3. recognizing academic distinction or accomplishment an honorary society
  3. depending on one's honor; that cannot be legally enforced or collected: said of debts, etc.

Etymology: L honorarius, of or conferring honor

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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