propter honoris respectum

adverb

propter ho·​no·​ris re·​spec·​tum

-həˈnōrə̇srə̇ˈspektəm

: on account of respect for rank

a lord may claim exemption from ordinary jury duty propter honoris respectum

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin

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