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honorable

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honorable in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. deserving of esteem and respect
    "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
    estimable  good  honorable  respectable 
  2. adhering to ethical and moral principles
    "it seems ethical and right"; "followed the only honorable course of action"
    ethical  honorable  honourable 
  3. not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
    "honest lawyers"; "honest reporting"
    honest  honorable 
  4. worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
    "an honorable man"; "led an honorable life"; "honorable service to his country"
    honorable  honourable 
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