honorary

honorary
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 position conferred for honor only: an honorary president.
3. (of an obligation) depending on one's honor for fulfillment.
4. conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
5. given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift.
[1605-15; < L honorarius relating to honor. See HONOR, -ARY]

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