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Honorable

Hon·or·a·ble


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. used as title of respect: used as a title of respect before somebody's name to indicate entitlement to respect because of an official position held, or used to address a parliamentary colleague
The Honorable Mr. Smith, the presiding judge, is on the bench.

2. U.K. used as courtesy title for nobility: used as a courtesy title in the United Kingdom for the children of some members of the aristocracy

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