"honor system" meaning in All languages combined

See honor system on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: honor systems [plural], honour system [alternative]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} honor system (plural honor systems)
  1. (US, alternative in Canada) A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others. Wikipedia link: honor system Tags: US Categories (topical): Systems Related terms: honesty box, honesty jar

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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