(Canada) A title used to address a provincial lieutenant-governor.
(Canada) A title used to address a provincial lieutenant-governor.
Your Honour means: A title used to address a provincial lieutenant-governor.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Your Honour means: A title used to address a provincial lieutenant-governor.. Register: informal, Canadian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“"He changed a word in a hymn, your honour"”
Your Honour means: A title used to address a provincial lieutenant-governor.. It is mainly Canadian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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He has his hazards on, he's clearly identified himself as a hazard, ergo, no crime your honour!
“I love her so much your honour”
“He has his hazards on, he's clearly identified himself as a hazard, ergo, no crime your honour!”
“"Your honour listen to this part!" "..... I hear nothing! How is this possible!?"”
“Not guilty your honour, alright then send me down for 55 years then 😂”
(Commonwealth) A title used to address a judge or magistrate in court.