English Explanatory Dictionary

debt of honor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An obligation, especially a gambling debt based on a verbal promise, which is not legally enforceable but which is considered to be secured by the debtor's moral integrity.

Word forms

debt of honor debts of honor debt of honour
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