Honourable
/ˈɒn.ər.ə.bəl/
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- (adj.) Worthy of honor or respect, often used as a formal style for judges, members of parliament, and certain officials.
The Honourable Justice presided over the trial with impartiality.
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Used as a formal honorific prefix in legal and governmental contexts indicating respect and official status.
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