HONORARY

honorary,adj. (Of a title or status) conferred in recognition of merit or service, but without the attendant rights, powers, or duties; nominal < honorary member>. • An honorary title or status may be granted without regard to whether the honoree ever held the title or status in fact. The honorary title conferred on a former officer who has honorably retired from office is often “emeritus” or “emerita.” See EMERITUS.

[Blacks Law 8th]