honorary

 
Pronunciation: /ˈɒn(ə)(rə)ri/

adjective

  • 1conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions: an honorary doctorate
  • (of a person) holding an honorary title or position: an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
  • 2British (of an office or its holder) unpaid: Honorary Secretary of the Association

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin honorarius, from honor 'honour'

Spelling rule

If a word ends in -our (in this case honour), change -our to -or before adding -ary, -ific, and some other endings: honorary; honorific.