United States. In the United States, the prefix the Honorable has been used to formally address various officials at the federal and state levels, but it is most commonly used for the President-elect, governors, judges, and members of Congress when formally addressing them.
Where is Honourable used?
Honourable is used as a title before the names of some members of the nobility, judges, and some other officials.
How do you use the word Honourable?
Honourable sentence example
- His literary and scientific reputation speedily brought him honourable recognition. ...
- In character Turgot was simple, honourable and upright, with a passion for justice and truth. ...
- He died, after a successful and honourable career, on the 23rd of September 1728.
