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HONORABLE

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A title of courtesy given in England to the younger children of earls, and the children of viscounts and barons; and, collectively, to the house of commons. In America, the word is used as a title of courtesy for various classes of officials, but without any clear lines of distinction. … [Read more...]

HOMMES DE FIEF

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Fr. In feudal law. Men of the fief; feudal tenants; the peers in the lords' courts. Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Mv. 28, c. 27. … [Read more...]

HONORABLE DISCHARGE

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A formal document releasing an enlisted person from military service in good standing and having successfully completed service with good conduct and performance. … [Read more...]

HOMMES FEODAUX

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Fr. In feudal law. Feudal tenants; the same with hommes de fief, (g. v.) Montesq., Esprit des Lois, Hv. 28, c. 36. … [Read more...]

HONORARIUM

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In the civil law. An honorary or free gift; a gratuitous payment, as distinguished from hire or compensation for service; a lawyer's or counsellor's fee An honorarium is a voluntary donation, in consideration of services which admit of no compensation in money; in particular, to advocates at law, deemed to practice for honor or influence, and not for fees. McDonald v. Napier, … [Read more...]

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