Meaning of honor system | Babel Free

Definitions

A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.

US

Examples

“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.”

“George Costanza: Alright, now, how are we gonna monitor this thing? Jerry Seinfeld: Well, obviously, we all know each other very well, I'm sure that we'll all feel comfortable within the confines of the honor system.”

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