Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary - honorable

 adjective  Date: 14th century  1. deserving of honor  2.  a. of great renown ; illustrious  b. entitled to honor — used as a title for the children of certain British noblemen and for various government officials  3. performed or accompanied with marks of honor or respect  4.  a. attesting to creditable conduct  b. consistent with an untarnished reputation an ~ withdrawal  5. characterized by integrity ; guided by a high sense of honor and duty  Synonyms: see upright  • honorability noun  • ~ness noun  • honorably adverb