honor system
honor system · honor systems
A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity…A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.
» I've never lived anywhere where there was such a strong honor system.
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значень: 1(США)A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.
Our local beekeeper leaves jars of honey for sale in his driveway. There's a coffee can for the money, and payment is on the honor system.
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- a system of conduct in which participants are trusted not to take unfair advantage of others
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речень: 1I've never lived anywhere where there was such a strong honor system.