honours

/ ˈɒ��ə�� /

plural noun

observances of respect
often capital
1. (in a university degree or degree course) a rank of the highest academic standard
2. ( as modifier ) Hons Compare general pass
  an honours degree
a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction
last honours or funeral honours
observances of respect at a funeral
military honours
ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc

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That's a harrowing thought for the rest given Celtic have now claimed 21 of the last 26 available major domestic honours.

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Celtic have won 43 major honours since 2000, with 11 of them under Rodgers across two spells.

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He lost his only challenge for world honours to George Groves in 2018.

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In terms of the honours committee, she says: "We can only look at what's put in front of us."

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Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said the honours were "rewards for the failure of a dreadful Conservative government that was rightly kicked out of office".

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Honour Moderations honour school

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