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If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
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Legal Definitions - propter honoris respectum
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Definition of propter honoris respectum
propter honoris respectum
When someone does something because they want to show respect for someone's rank or honor, it is called propter honoris respectum.
- A soldier salutes a higher-ranking officer propter honoris respectum.
- A student addresses their teacher as "Mr." or "Ms." propter honoris respectum.
The examples show how people act in a certain way to show respect for someone's rank or honor. The soldier salutes the officer because they are of a higher rank, and the student addresses their teacher with a title to show respect for their position as an educator.
The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.
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Simple Definition
Term: propter honoris respectum
Definition: Propter honoris respectum is a Latin phrase that means "on account of respect of honor or rank." It is used to explain that something is being done out of respect for someone's position or status.
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