: a system (as at a college) whereby persons are trusted to abide by the regulations (as for a code of conduct) without supervision or surveillance
Example Sentences
Customers are on the honor system to pay for any software they choose to purchase.
Recent Examples on the WebCustomers are expected to pay for the used books on the honor system.cleveland, 15 Aug. 2022 Many of these tests rely on the honor system—mask up and stay home. Brenda Stolyar, Wired, 9 Aug. 2022 Experts are now concerned Conservative Party MPs could defy the honor system and simply let Johnson, their party's standard-bearer, get away with it. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2022 Please use the honor system and only take one bag per family so others can enjoy the seeds, too.cleveland, 10 Apr. 2022 Some tech companies, such as Twitter, Pinterest and Lyft, are opting to trust the honor system, placing the onus on their workforce to provide valid vaccination records.Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2021 Instead, people will be expected to follow the honor system. Emily Brindley, courant.com, 17 May 2021 The businesses, USA Today reported, won't require proof of vaccination and will instead trust the honor system. Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2021 Lopez is known as the friendly island, where residents wave at you while rolling down the rural roads and farm stands are set up on the honor system. Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 17 May 2022 See More