What is Honor?
1.
something this country needs more of.
there is no example of honor nowadays
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2.
The courage to do what is right, no matter what. A belief that your actions represent more than just yourself, the recognition that what you do defines your entire generation. Also, part of the Marine Corps Corps Values. (see
I hold my honor to be of more importance than myself.
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As a verb: To accept at face value (to honor a check),
to accept and treat as valid (to honor a debt),
to grant as a privilege (I'm honored by your company),
to respect or pay homage to (the statue honors WWII veterans).
As a noun: A significant part of one's dignity or value (I will defend my honor),
the respect or distinction payed to someone or something (it's an honor to win this award),
something given or used to show respect, status, achievement, or deference (the title "your eminance" is purely honorific) or a title thus purposed (always address the judge as "your honor")
A feminine given name, originating from a hope to bestow a child with certain qualities by invoking those qualities with a name, such as
Yes, my name is Honor... At least my mom didn't choose 'Chastity'.
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Something this world needs more of.
"What is honor anymore? How can two mighty nations fight honorably if they both have to use dishonorable methods on occasion? Is honor something that gradually changes through time?"
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Turning yourself in for doing the wrong thing, even though nobody's looking. A Person of Honor will not Lie, Cheat, Steal, Nor Tolerate Those Who Do.
Always place Personal Honor over Personal Gain
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6.
An ideal that every asian strives for.
(Comes from the code of honor that Samurais of China and Japan followed, comparable to the code of Chivalry that European Knights upheld)
I have failed in my mission, I must goto the Garden of Honor and pray for my forefathers forgiveness of my shameful ways, so I may take the honorable road to heaven!
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1. variant spelling of Honour; the dominant spelling of both the vocabulary word and the given name in the United States today. This spelling of the name is also found in Britian, as in the case of the actress.
2. it is also something that the United States of America has no real sense or concept of otherwise it might be alittle more wide spread in its use/implementation and meaning, however, fear not honor maybe found else where.
3. also see honour
Actress Honor Blackman (b. 1926)
America has no Honor! Ya got me, jus buch of gang beating PUNKS! *mutters* can't even fight for'em selves *shakes his head*.
Where is your Honour boy?! Have you none at 'tall?
