"honor system" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: honor systems [plural]
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, alternative Categories (topical): Systems Synonyms: honour system [British, Canadian] Related terms: honesty box, honesty jar

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