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honorable
hon·or·a·ble
[
ónnərəb'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
having personal integrity:
guided by, or with a reputation for having, strong moral and ethical principles
2.
deserving or gaining honor:
worthy of or winning honor, respect, recognition, or glory
3.
morally upright:
upright and moral in intent
(
formal
)
I hope his intentions are honorable.
hon·or·a·bil·i·ty
[
ònnərə bíllətee
]
noun
hon·or·a·ble·ness
[
ónnərəb'lnəss
]
noun
hon·or·a·bly
adverb
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