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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.
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.
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.