honourable

/ ˈɒnərəbəl; ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

possessing or characterized by high principles
honourable intentions
worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem
consistent with or bestowing honour

Honourable

/ ˈɒnərəbəl; ˈɒnrəbəl /

adjective

the Honourable
prenominal a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another Hon

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Derived Forms

ˈ��ǲԴǳܰ��, adverb
ˈ��ǲԴǳܰ��Ա��, noun

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But he said he found it tricky to vote for candidates who he thought were"morally reproachable" and at the local elections, he wanted to vote for those who deemed "honourable and upright."

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"Negotiating with this administration is not logical, not wise, nor honourable," he said in a February speech, just two months before agreeing to the current round of talks.

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In a statement, Mr Woods' father, Keith said: "Richard was a decent, honourable man, modest and kind towards others, just a troubled soul who lost his way."

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Alasdair said: "After that he made a full recovery and he got an honourable discharge and was sent home."

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"Please remind them to respect their responsibility to act as an honourable partner on your behalf."

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honour honourable discharge

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