Honorable
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
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 judges, members of congress, and other high officials, but without any distinct rule for its application.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A dtle of distinction oif respect. In England It Is given to the younger sons of earls, to the children of viscounts and barons, to persons occupying oificial places of trust and honor, and to the house of commons as a body, and to members •of the Executive Councils in India and the colonies. In the Upited States It is usually given to persons who hold or have held positions of importance under the national or state government.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A title of courtesy given in England to the younger children of earls, and the children of viscounts and bar ons; 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.