honors of war

noun

The privileges granted to a capitulating force to march out with their arms, flags, etc.

Meanings

nounhonors of war pl (plural only)

alternative honours of war

  1. pluralplural onlyThe privileges granted to a capitulating force to march out with their arms, flags, etc.
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