court of honor

noun phrase

: a tribunal (such as a military court) for investigating questions of personal honor

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of court of honor was in 1593

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Cite this Entry

“Court of honor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20of%20honor. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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