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a French order of distinction instituted in 1802 by Napoleon with membership being granted for meritorious civil or military services.[trans. of F Légion d'honneur]
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Legion of Honor — (Légion d honneur) The Legion of Honor was an order established on May 19, 1802, by napoléon i with the intention of recognizing outstanding achievements in military or civil life. The first consul was the head of the order, and a decree of… … France. A reference guide from Renaissance to the Present
Legión de Honor — Legión de Honor, la más conocida e importante de las condecoraciones francesas, establecida por Napoleón I. La orden se concede a hombres y mujeres, ya sean franceses o extranjeros, por méritos extraordinarios realizados dentro del ámbito civil o … Enciclopedia Universal
Legion of honor — Legion Le gion (l[=e] j[u^]n), n. [OE. legioun, OF. legion, F. l[ e]gion, fr. L. legio, fr. legere to gather, collect. See {Legend}.] 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Legion of Honor — n. 1. a French honorary society founded in 1802 by Napoleon for recognition of distinguished military or civil service 2. the decoration given to those receiving such recognition … English World dictionary
Legión de Honor — Para otros usos de este término, véase Legión de Honor (desambiguación). Légion d Honneur Legión de Honor en grado de Oficial (versión republicana). Otorgada por Francia … Wikipedia Español
Legion of Honor — Le′gion of Hon′or n. mil a French order of distinction for meritorious civil or military services • Etymology: trans. of F Légion d honneur … From formal English to slang
Legion of Honor — a French order of distinction instituted in 1802 by Napoleon with membership being granted for meritorious civil or military services. [trans. of F Légion d honneur] … Useful english dictionary
Legion of Honor — Date: 1827 a French order conferred as a reward for civil or military merit … New Collegiate Dictionary
Legion of Honor — honorary society set up by Napoleon to reward those who give great service to France … English contemporary dictionary
Legión de Honor Mexicana — Distintivo para traje civil de la Legión. País … Wikipedia Español
