Honored
/ˈɒn.ərd/
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- (adj.) Given public recognition or official approval, often by a court or legal authority.
The honored plaintiff was recognized for their role in the landmark case.
- (adj.) Having been conferred a title, privilege, or distinction in a legal or formal context.
She is an honored member of the state bar association.
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Typically used in formal legal contexts to denote official acknowledgment or conferment of status; ensure clarity if used adjectivally in documents.
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