Meaning Of The Word Honor system

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honor system
singular noun: If a service such as an arrangement for buying something is based on an honor system, people are trusted to use the service honestly and without cheating or lying.

honor system in American English
in some schools, prisons, etc., a system whereby individuals are trusted to obey the rules, do their work, take tests, etc. without direct supervision
noun: a system whereby the students at a school, the inmates in a prison, etc., are put on their honor to observe certain rules in order to minimize administrative supervision or to promote honesty

honor system in British English
noun

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