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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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