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PRONUNCIATION OF DEBT OF HONOUR

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DEBT OF HONOUR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Debt of honour is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DEBT OF HONOUR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of debt of honour in the English dictionary

The definition of debt of honour in the dictionary is a debt that is morally but not legally binding, such as one contracted in gambling.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DEBT OF HONOUR

debruise
Debs
debt
debt burden
debt collection agency
debt collector
debt consolidation
debt counsellor
debt crisis
debt forgiveness
debt relief
debt repayment
debt rescheduling
debt swap
debt-laden
debt-ridden
debted
debtee
debtless
debtor

WORDS THAT END LIKE DEBT OF HONOUR

code of honour
court of honour
demeanour
dishonour
field of honour
guard of honour
guest of honour
honour
lap of honour
Legion of Honour
maid of honour
matron of honour
matrons of honour
misdemeanour
on one´s honour
point of honour
roll of honour
word of honour

Synonyms and antonyms of debt of honour in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «debt of honour» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DEBT OF HONOUR

Find out the translation of debt of honour to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of debt of honour from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «debt of honour» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

荣誉债务
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

deuda de honor
570 millions of speakers

English

debt of honour
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सम्मान का ऋण
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

شرف الدين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

долг чести
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dívida de honra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সম্মানিত ঋণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dette d´honneur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hutang penghormatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ehrenschuld
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

名誉の借金
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

명예 의 부채
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Utang penghormatan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nợ danh dự
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரியாதைக்குரிய கடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सन्मानाचे ऋण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Onur borcu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

debito d´onore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dług honorowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

борг честі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

datorie de onoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χρέος τιμής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skuld van eer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hedersskuld
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

æresgjeld
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of debt of honour

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DEBT OF HONOUR»

The term «debt of honour» is used very little and occupies the 154.528 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DEBT OF HONOUR» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about debt of honour

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DEBT OF HONOUR»

Discover the use of debt of honour in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to debt of honour and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Debt of Honour: First Report of Session 2005-06; Report, ...
The Committee supports the Ombudsman's findings, and calls on the Government to recognise that a debt of honour is owed to British civilian internees and therefore to announce that it will change the rules on eligibility with the urgency ...
‎2006
2
Debt of Honor
Yamata's motivation lies in his desire to pay off a Debt of Honor to his parents and to the country he feels is responsible for their deaths—America. All he needs is a catalyst to set his plan in motion.
Tom Clancy, 1995
3
Debt of Honor
Called out of retirement to serve as National Security Advisor to the president, Jack Ryan, with the help of CIA officers John Clark and Domingo Chavez, must prepare the untested president to meet the challenges of a new world order.
Tom Clancy, 1995
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Debt of Honour
A Jack Ryan thriller.
Tom Clancy, 1995
5
A Debt of Honour: A Mercenary Repays a Life Long Friendship ...
A Mercenary Repays a Life Long Friendship How Far Do You Go for a Friend in Need? Toby Bishop. A DEBT OF HONOUR A MERCENARY REPAYS A LIFE LONG FRIENDSHIP HOW FAR DO YOU GO FOR A FRIEND IN NEED? Toby Bishop ...
Toby Bishop, 2006
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A Debt of Honour; an Original Play in One Act
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Sydney Grundy, 2012
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A Debt of Honour
Eliza Fox, devastated by the deaths of her father and fiance, recovers by assuming control of the family estate, firmly believing matrimony has no place in her life.
Fenella-Jane Miller, 2009
8
An Affair of Honour: A Farce, in One Act
A debt of honour and an afi'uir of honour were for many years the exclusive privilege of the aristocracy. The former was dishonestly contracted bv the titled blackleg and swindler, which, as the law re- cognised it not, it was left to his option, ...
William Leman Rede, 1823
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The Chambers Dictionary
... to mark the monarch's birthday; Companions of Honour an order instituted in 1917 for those who have rendered conspicuous service of national importance; Court of Honour a court regulating affairs of honour; debt of honour sec under debt; ...
Allied Chambers, 1998
10
Memoirs of Napoleon, His Court and Family
The upon the injustice of passing by his own legitimate debt in favour of one so much less pressing, Fox appeared astonished, and endeavoured to show that the debt of honour had a much higher claim upon his immediate attention, ...
Laure Junot Abrantès (duchesse d'), 1836

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DEBT OF HONOUR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term debt of honour is used in the context of the following news items.
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UK court rejects Afghan interpreters' discrimination claims
Yet despite this, a scheme equitable to the Iraqi scheme is not available to those Afghans to who we owe a great debt of honour. “We are ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Don't believe the hype: the Iraqi army can win
You might think the US and the UK, having broken Iraq comprehensively in 2003, would feel that they had a long-term debt of honour to the ... «New Statesman, Jun 15»
3
The heroes that time forgot
For the farmer, it is a debt of honour that must be paid. Locals said the Australians were among a group of men who escaped from the nearby ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
4
Prince Harry in Soho restaurant Bob Bob Ricard with Guy Pelly
... key support that Harry, and also William, have given Pelly's nightclubs since he got into the business in 2007, as repaying a debt of honour. «Daily Mail, May 15»
5
Reburied by their descendants, two British WW1 soldiers who fell far …
“These men liberated my village and we owe them a debt of honour,” said Fabien after the service. 101 years on, six British soldiers reburied. «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
6
Remembering the life of a Canadian soldier, 70 years after his death
... was met with words like: "It's not amazing, it's a debt of honour," and "We will do anything to find these families, and it is our privilege to do so. «CBC.ca, May 15»
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VIDEO: Lord Paddy Ashdown visits Colchester to promise £10m …
“It is the debt of honour we owe them for keeping us safe. “The reason I am here is some people do not realise a broken mind is as terrible as ... «Gazette, Apr 15»
8
Afghan interpreter who worked with British army refused UK asylum
... a result of his work for British forces, the natural instinct of most people in Britain will be that we do owe him a debt of honour,” Katwala said. «The Guardian, Apr 15»
9
Help them battle on
... at every stage the Trust has been there to help them live with dignity – fulfilling what it calls a “debt of honour” on behalf of the British public. «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
10
Underworld: Showdown at the Red Lion
It was, as the historian Charles van Onselen reveals in a new book, not only an act of revenge but the settling of a debt of honour. McLoughlin ... «Times LIVE, Mar 15»

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