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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"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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In the crowd watching in Gaza, one man told the BBC Hamas was returning the hostages in an "honourable way" and declared the moment a victory for the group.

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honour honourable discharge

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