honour
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:John was given the honourable title of 'Knight' after his years of service to the kingdom.
Definition:Describing someone or something that is worthy of respect and admiration; having or showing qualities of honor, high moral principles, and courage.
Example:The honour system worked well in the dormitory, but sometimes there were exceptions to the trust.
Definition:A system in which members of a group rely on one another to act honestly without enforcing or requiring external checks or enforcement.
Example:The gentleman's reputation was destroyed through his dishonour in the duel.
Definition:The state of being disgraced, shamed, or becoming an object of contempt for having violated a sense of honor or integrity.
Example:The school’s honour roll is updated at the end of each term to recognize the top-performing students.
Definition:A list of students, employees, or others who are recognized for their accomplishments or exemplary behavior.
Example:It is a fundamental commandment to honour thy father and thy mother in most religious texts.
Definition:An ethical commandment or principle from various religious and cultural traditions, instructing individuals to respect their parents or caretakers.
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