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honorary

[on-uh-rer-ee]

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adjective

given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc..
The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
holding a title or position conferred for honor only.
an honorary president.
(of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
given, made, or serving as a token of honor.
an honorary gift.

honorary

/ ˈɒnrərɪ, ˈɒnərərɪ /

1. (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties
  an honorary degree
2. (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
having such a position or title
depending on honour rather than legal agreement

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First recorded in 1605–15, honorary is from the Latin word ��ǲ�ō��ܲ� relating to honor. See honor, -ary

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He was also an advocate for cancer research and served as the honorary chairman of the board of directors at the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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“I said, ‘Mike, your cousin passed away,’ and his face went blank,” Stamos, an honorary Beach Boys member, recalled to the New York Post.

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The crew spent "several hours" trying to save their ship, the honorary associate professor in history at the University of Plymouth said.

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She did not speak at the ceremony, though she received an honorary diploma.

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There is also research that suggests that some Latinos and other non-whites supported Trump because they wanted a type of honorary Whiteness.

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