honor-n; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: a distinguished social privilege

Commentary: HONOR[+state][+social][+privilege][+distinguished]

Examples:
It was an honor to finally meet the famous British author.
He considered it a great honor to be invited to attend the ceremonies.
It is my honor to present our distinguished speaker this evening, Jane Smith.

Mappings:
PropBank: honor.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 2: being in a state of exalted recognition

Commentary: HONOR[+state][+social][+recognition][+exalted]

Examples:
Mary had the honor of being voted Woman of the Year.
It's a dubious honor to be chosen to head the entertainment committee of our club.
Tom graduated from Harvard with the highest honors.
He has received many honors for his humanitarian work.

Mappings:
PropBank: honor.01
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 1c

Sense Number 3: a tangible medal for bravery, exemplary conduct

Commentary: HONOR[+artifact][+award][+medal][+for_excellence]
NOTE: implies Sense 2, but Sense 3 refers to the visible artifact symbolizing Sense 2.

Examples:
They bestowed the highest honor on the soldier for his bravery in battle.
This medal is an honor only bestowed on military personnel, not civilians.
The wine critic received the highest French honor at a ceremony in Paris.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 4: a woman's chastity

Commentary: HONOR[+state][+chastity][+womans]
NOTE: dated usage

Examples:
She defended her honor against the mustached villain.
The knight protected the princess's honor against the evil king.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 5: quality of personal moral integrity

Commentary: HONOR[+quality][+character][+moral][+integrity]

Examples:
He is a man of honor and would not lie or steal.
The signers of the Declaration of Independence pledged their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor to the principles of that document.
The politician's honor is in doubt after this scandal.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 6: an advanced scholastic course

Commentary: HONOR[+event_set][+course][+academic][+advance]

Examples:
Sally is taking honors calculus and honors English this year.
It's an honors course for advanced students.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 0.0 Sense Numbers: 2d