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Keywords: esteem, rectitude, gentleman, worthy, reputable

Afflicted with an impediment in one's reach. In legislative bodies it is customary to mention all members as honorable; as, "the honorable gentleman is a scurvy cur."

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Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

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High-minded; actuated by principles of honor, or a scrupulous regard to probity, rectitude, or reputation.

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Worthy of respect; regarded with esteem; to be commended; consistent with honor or rectitude.

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Performed or accompanied with marks of honor, or with testimonies of esteem; as, an honorable burial.

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Of reputable association or use; respectable.

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An epithet of respect or distinction; as, the honorable Senate; the honorable gentleman.

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used as a title of respect; "my honorable colleague"; "our worthy commanding officer"

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deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"

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Keywords: defraud, honest, deceptive, cheat, fraudulent

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"; "an honest wage"; "honest weight"

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Keywords: laudable, irreproachable, motive, upright, proper

Proceeding from an upright and laudable cause, or directed to a just and proper end; not base; irreproachable; fair; as, an honorable motive.

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Keywords: courage, moral, ethical, seems, adhering

adhering to ethical and moral principles; "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"; "had the moral courage to stand alone"

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Keywords: noble, conferring, deeds, produced

Conferring honor, or produced by noble deeds.

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Keywords: led, integrity, characterized, country, showing

showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"

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