Большой англо-русский словарь (с транскрипциями)
амер.; = honour , honourable
a
1) благородный;
2) честный;
3) уважаемый, почтенный;
4) почётный;
5) (Н.) достопочтенный (в США обращение к конгрессменам, судьям и лицам, занимающим др. высокие посты)
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
adjective
Date: 14th century
deserving of honor,
2. of great renown ; illustrious , entitled to honor, performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect,
4. attesting to creditable conduct, consistent with an untarnished reputation , characterized by integrity ; guided by a high sense of honor and duty, see: upright honorability noun honorableness noun honorably adverb
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
honorable mention
noun
Date: 1862
a distinction conferred (as in a contest or exhibition) on works or persons of exceptional merit but not deserving of top honors