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honorable mention

A recognition or citation of merit given to a contestant, exhibition, entry, etc., in a competition despite that person or thing not being awarded a prize or top honor. Primarily heard in US. My short story did not win a top place in the writing competition, but being given an honorable mention still gives me great pride. Forget honorable mention, that's a disgrace! The only acceptable award is first place! Some of the kids had really elaborate science projects. I wouldn't have deserved even honorable mention.
See also: honorable, mention

my Right Honourable friend

A term of address for a member of one's own party in the House of Commons who is also a member of the Privy Council. Primarily heard in UK. My Right Honourable friend has just brought an incredibly important issue to our attention, and I think we need to examine it thoroughly.
See also: friend, Honourable, right
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The two-week 'Summer Computer Coding academy' for students aged between 10 and 15 years was held at his Honourable Saheed Akinade-Fijabi Vocational Centre, Molete, Ibadan.
To this end, it is important to point out that the honourable Court's order skips over the precise arguments presented by Nawaz Sharif's counsel, in support of getting bail on medical grounds.
The honourable Mr Etho was admitted to the surgical ward for a routine procedure--cholecystectomy.
For The Office Exhibition Interior Design Competition, Honourable Mentions were awarded to: *Dwp, Thailand, Honourable Mention/Corporate Space/Large for Zain Headquarters, Seef, Bahrain *Topos Design Studio, Singapore, Honourable Mention /Corporate Space/Small for SKA Energy, Dubai, UAE *Arun Nalapat Architects, India, Honourable Mention /Corporate Space/Small for 33 Business Bay, Dubai, UAE *Sima Malak & Alssamoure Design Associates, KSA, Honourable Mention, Cultural/Educational/Institutional Space for Arcapita Mosque, Manama, Bahrain *Wilson Associates, UAE, Honourable Mention /Hotel for Park Hyatt on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi *Dwp, Thailand, Honourable Mention/Restaurant for the Rib Room, Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel
"I have met the honourable Chief Minister and explained to Honourable Chief Minister about the discussion I had with people, who are sitting on the hunger strike.
John Bercow could end the age-old tradition and allow MPs to refer to each other by name rather than saying "the honourable member" and then naming their constituency.
OF course, the system was at fault MPs (the honourable and right honourable variety) were quick to realise that, as banks were not lending to small business, they should stimulate the economy themselves.
The Honourable David Emerson and his supporters think that he is much too good, much too competent, and much too superior to waste his time in the opposition benches of the House of Commons.
The Honourable Peter MacKay - Minister of Foreign Affairs - MacKay.P@parl.gc.ca
Larmondin's November editorial, entitled Why it was impossible for us to sign declaration, won an honourable mention for best editorial;
Varis-Smart Underground Communications received the Regional Award in Innovation, while Driving Force Internet Group received the Award of Merit in Innovation and Souris River Canoes received an Honourable Mention.
"The challenge is to live an honourable life in a world that no longer has absolute values," he says.
The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada and, The Honourable David Anderson, Minister of Environment Canada, both participated in the event where 34 organizations, associations, individuals and governments were honoured.