honorary

honorary [on-uh-rer-ee] Word Origin adjective

1. given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
2. holding a title or position conferred for honor only: an honorary president.
3. (of an obligation) depending on one’s honor for fulfillment.
4. conferring or commemorating honor or distinction.
5. given, made, or serving as a token of honor: an honorary gift.

Origin of honorary First recorded in 1605–15, honorary is from the Latin word honōrārius relating to honor. See honor, -ary Related formshon·or·ar·i·ly [on-uh-rair-uh-lee] /ˌɒn əˈrɛər ə li/, adverb British Dictionary definitions for honorarily honorary adjective (usually prenominal)

1. 1. (esp of a position, title, etc) held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or dutiesan honorary degree
   2. (of a secretary, treasurer, etc) unpaid
2. having such a position or title
3. depending on honour rather than legal agreement

Word Origin and History for honorarily honorary adj.

early 17c., from honor + -ary; possibly influenced by French honoraire, Latin honorarius “pertaining to honor, honorary.”