1. (

• honoring ,
• observance ,

) conformity with law or custom or practice etc. ;

1. (

• honor ,
• honour ,
• reward ,

) bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action" ;

2. (

• respect ,
• honor ,
• honour ,
• abide_by ,
• observe ,

) show respect towards; "honor your parents!" ;

3. (

• honor ,
• honour

) accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts" ;