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[ adverb ] in an honorable manner

Synonyms

uprightly

Examples

"he acted honorably"

Used in print

(U.S. Reports. Volume 366. Cases Adjudged in the...)

However , it determined that neither this factor , nor `` the fact that all concerned in high executive posts in both companies acted honorably and fairly , each in the honest conviction that his actions were in the best interests of his own company and without any design to overreach anyone , including du_Pont 's competitors '' , 353_U._S._,_at_607 , outweighed the Government 's claim for relief .

Indeed , as already noted , the Court proceeded on the assumption that the executives involved in the dealings between du_Pont and General_Motors acted `` honorably and fairly '' and exercised their business judgment only to serve what they deemed the best interests of their own companies .

2
[ adverb ] with honor

Synonyms

honourably

Examples

"he was honorably discharged after many years of service"

Related terms

dishonorably

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