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honorary

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This term describes a status granted as a gesture of respect or recognition rather than through the standard path of achievement or election. It suggests a symbolic elevation, where the title carries prestige but lacks the actual power or professional obligations associated with the role. In professional or academic settings, it distinguishes between those who have earned a credential through labor and those who have been gifted it for their lifetime contributions. It functions as a social signal of high regard, operating in the realm of prestige rather than practical utility.

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形容詞

Given as a mark of honor without the usual requirements or duties.

"He received an honorary doctorate from the university."

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