court of honor
A 'court of honor' can refer to a ceremonial event in scouting or a tribunal addressing matters of personal honor, particularly in military contexts.
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Definition
B2Scouting
(formal)A ceremony where Scouts and their families gather to receive awards and recognition for their achievements.
Example
- The troop held a court of honor to celebrate the Scouts who had earned their Eagle rank.
- Parents were invited to the court of honor to see their children receive badges.
C1Military
(formal, historical)A tribunal convened to address and resolve issues related to personal honor and integrity.
Example
- The officer faced a court of honor to defend his reputation against accusations of misconduct.
- Disputes of personal honor were settled by a court of honor in the regiment.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "court of honor":
guard of honourcourt martialcourt of lawpoint of honorhold court