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   honorary

   /ˈɒn(ə)rəri/

   adjective

   • 1. conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions: "an honorary doctorate" Similar titularnominalin name onlyin title onlyunofficialtokenso-calledhonoris causaex officio
   • ▪ (of a person) holding an honorary title or position: "an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons"
   • 2. (of an office or its holder) unpaid: British "Honorary Secretary of the Association" Similar unpaidunsalariedwithout paywithout paymentfor nothingvoluntaryvolunteerunrewardedpro bono (publico)Opposite paid

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin honorarius, from honor ‘honour’.

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • H

     4

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • O

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   • R

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   • A

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   • R

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   • Y

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