honour system
honour system is the alternative spelling of honor system.
Meaning of honor system
Noun
honor system (plural honor systems)
- A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.
- Our local beekeeper leaves jars of honey for sale in his driveway. There's a coffee can for the money, and payment is on the honor system.
Forms of honour system
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Questions about honour system
- What is honour system the alternative spelling of?
- Honour system is the alternative spelling of honor system.
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