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honorary

hon·or·ar·y [ ónnə rèrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. awarded as honor: given, elected, or awarded for outstanding service or distinguished achievements, rather than for the completion of formal educational or legal requirements

2. symbolizing honor conferred: representing the bestowal of an honor or distinction on somebody

3. unpaid: holding an office awarded as an honor and receiving no payment for services provided in that office

4. not legally enforceable: dependent on somebody's sense of honor and honesty for fulfillment, rather than on a legal agreement

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