dishonour
(legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
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(legal) Failure or refusal of the drawee or intended acceptor of a negotiable instrument, such as a bill of exchange or note, to accept it or, if it is accepted, to pay and retire it.
You have brought dishonour upon the family.
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Lack of honour or integrity.
“youtu.be/OxzpVaiP6eg?... @doubtisthewayout.bsky.social In dishonour of doom scrolling, here's a little song.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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Shame or disgrace.
You have brought dishonour upon the family.
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