honor system

English

Alternative forms

honour system (British, Canadian)

Noun

honor system (plural honor systems)

(US, alternative in Canada) A system, policy or understanding based on trust in the honesty, honor, or integrity of others.
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.

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