Hon.
Prefix for judges
Hon. is an abbreviation for Honorable or Honorary, used as a title before names.
It typically precedes judges, elected officials, and certain dignitaries: the Hon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Hon. Member from Ohio.
In British usage, it also appears before the names of certain nobles' children.
Expression of goodwill
- addressSpeak to formally
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- dignitaryPerson of high rank
- prefixRoot-modifying front element
designation · appellation · formal address · distinguished · esteemed · venerable · officeholder · magistrate
One who decides
- courtroomJudicial proceedings chamber
- benchShared seating surface
- gavelSmall ceremonial hammer
- robesLong loose outer garments
verdict · ruling · chamber · presiding · jurisdiction · magistrate · justice · tribunal
Regard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- dignityInnate personal worth
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgment · tribute · homage · commendation · praise · veneration · distinction · regard
salutation
Expression of goodwill
prefix · designation · appellation · formal address · distinguished · esteemed · venerable · officeholder · magistrate · representative
judge
One who decides
robes · verdict · ruling · chamber · presiding · jurisdiction · magistrate · justice · tribunal · adjudication
respect
Regard with honor
recognition · acknowledgment · tribute · homage · commendation · praise · veneration · distinction · regard · standing
parliament
National legislative assembly
- senateLegislative governing body
- representativeOne who acts for another
- memberOne who belongs
assembly · floor · speaker · caucus · committee · bill · session · chamber · legislation · constituent
Hon.dishonorable
Lacking integrity or ethics
disgraced · dishonored · infamous · shamed · discredited
- hone inFocus with precision
- maid of honorBride's principal attendant
- guest of honorCelebrated person at event
- honor rollAcademic achievement roster
- in honor ofRecognizing or celebrating someone
- honor systemTrust-based compliance without supervision
honor, honored, hone, honorable, dishonor, honing, honorably, dishonored, honorarium