[hon.or.ary] adj [L honorarius, fr. honor] (1614) 1 a: having or conferring distinction b: commemorative
2: dependent on honor for fulfillment 3 a: conferred or elected in recognition of achievement or service without the usual prerequisites or obligations "an ~ degree" "an ~ member" b: unpaid, voluntary "an ~ chairman" -- hon.or.ari.ly adv -- honorary n