What is the meaning of honours?

noun

• The state of being honored.
  • synonyms: honor, honour, laurels
• A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction.
  • usage: "an award for bravery"
  • synonyms: award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels
• The quality of being honorable and having a good name.
  • usage: "a man of honor"
  • synonyms: honor, honour
• A woman's virtue or chastity.
  • synonyms: honor, honour, purity, pureness
• A university degree with honors.
  • synonyms: honours degree

verb

• Bestow honor or rewards upon.
  • usage: "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
  • synonyms: honor, honour, reward
• Show respect towards.
  • usage: "honor your parents"
  • synonyms: respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe
• Accept as pay.
  • usage: "we honor checks and drafts"
  • synonyms: honor, honour