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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

on one's honor en · ADP

Meanings

  1. (US) used to emphasize that one is behaving or going to behave in a trustworthy manner.
  2. (dated) expected to do what one has promised, expected to uphold one's promise.
    • You are on your honor to behave well.
    • When I was young and fever fell / My spirit I will not tell / You're on your honor not to tell 1986, R.E.M., “I Believe”, in Lifes Rich Pageant:

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on one's honour UK, alternative lexicographic
upon one's honor UK, alternative lexicographic