HONORABLE

honorable

1. [Adjective]: showing or characterized by honor and integrity; "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"

2. [Adjective]: not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"; "an honest wage"; "honest weight"

3. 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"

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

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

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