honorary distinction
1Honorary Freedom of the City of Birmingham — Honorary Freemen of the City of BirminghamThe City of Birmingham, England has granted Honorary Freedom to individuals and military organisations since 1888. Designation as a Freeman of the City is an honorary title and, subject to a two thirds… …
2honorary — [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 …
3Honorary — An honorary position is an unpaid position. Other uses include:* honorary title awarded as a mark of distinction ** honorary citizenship awarded to aliens who have rendered service to the state ** honorary degree academic degree awarded to… …
4honorary — adjective Etymology: Latin honorarius, from honor Date: 1568 1. a. having or conferring distinction b. commemorative 2. dependent on honor for fulfillment 3. a. conferred or elected in recognition of achievement or service without the usual… …
5honorary — /ˈɒnərəri / (say onuhruhree) adjective 1. given for honour only, without the usual duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: an honorary title. 2. holding a title or position conferred for honour only: an honorary president. 3. (of a degree) awarded… …
6honorary — honorarily /on euh rair euh lee/, adv. /on euh rer ee/, adj. 1. given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree. 2. holding a title or… …
7honorary — hon•or•ar•y [[t]ˈɒn əˌrɛr i[/t]] adj. 1) given for honor only, without the usual requirements or privileges: an honorary degree[/ex] 2) holding a title or position conferred for honor only, without the usual compensation: an honorary… …
8honorary 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… …
9Order of Distinction — The Order of Distinction in Jamaica is the fifth in order of precedence of the Orders of Societies of Honour, which were instituted by an Act of Parliament – The National Honours and Awards Act. The Motto of the Order is Distinction Through… …
10Academy Honorary Award — The Academy Honorary Award, instituted in 1948 for the 21st Academy Awards (previously called the Special Award), is given by the discretion of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to celebrate motion… …
