Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
honorary rank — See brevet; emeritus; honorary office … Ballentine's law dictionary
honorary services — Feudal services of a special nature rendered to the king in person, such as carrying his banner or his sword. See 2 Bl Comm 73. See honorary office … Ballentine's law dictionary
honorary — [än′ə rer΄ē] adj. [L honorarius, of or conferring honor] 1. given as an honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges [an honorary degree] 2. a) designating an office or position held as an honor only, without service or pay b) holding … English World dictionary
Honorary Chaplain to the King — (K.H.C.) is a office conferred to a chaplain in the United Kingdom. They are also know as Honorary Chaplains to the Sovereign.Honorary Chaplains to the Sovereign wear a red cassock and a special bronze badge consisting of the Royal Cypher and… … Wikipedia
honorary — ► ADJECTIVE 1) (of a title or position) conferred as an honour. 2) Brit. (of an office or its holder) unpaid … English terms dictionary
Honorary degree — For other degrees, see Academic degree. Not to be confused with an honours degree. An honorary degree[1] or a degree honoris causa (Latin: for the sake of the honour ) is an academic degree for which a university (or other degree awarding… … Wikipedia
Honorary Police — Officers of Saint Helier Honorary Police There is an Honorary Police (French: Police Honorifique) force in each of the 12 parishes of Jersey. Members of the Honorary Police are elected by the voters of the parish in which they serve, and are… … Wikipedia
honorary — adj. 1 a conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements, functions, etc. (honorary degree). b holding such a title or position (honorary colonel). 2 (of an office or its holder) unpaid (honorary secretaryship; honorary treasurer). 3 (of… … Useful english dictionary
honorary degrees — Degree De*gree , n. [F. degr[ e], OF. degret, fr. LL. degradare. See {Degrade}.] 1. A step, stair, or staircase. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] By ladders, or else by degree. Rom. of R. [1913 Webster] 2. One of a series of progressive steps upward or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
honorary — As applied to public offices and other positions of responsibility or trust, this term means either that the office or title is bestowed upon the incumbent as a mark of honor or compliment, without intending to charge him with the active… … Black's law dictionary
