His Honor
Mayoral address term
His Honor is a formal title of respect used when addressing or referring to certain officials, especially judges and mayors.
The phrase appears in direct address Your Honor, I object or in third person His Honor ruled against the motion.
The feminine equivalent is Her Honor.
The title marks ceremonial respect rather than personal admiration.
- judgeOne who decides
- bench trialCourt case, judge only
- magistrateCivil judicial officer
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- court orderBinding judicial directive
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