h.c.
abbreviation
for the sake of honor.
h.c.
1 Americanabbreviation
H.C.
2
American
abbreviation
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Holy Communion.
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House of Commons.
HC
British
abbreviation
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Holy Communion
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(in Britain) House of Commons
Etymology
Origin of h.c.
From Latin honōris causā
Example Sentences
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ESPN’s Adam Schefter wrote on X, “This is an awesome post-game exchange between a reporter and Jaguars HC Liam Coen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
On Friday, analysts at HC Wainwright raised their price target on Plug Power to $7 from $3.
From Barron's • Oct. 3, 2025
It was the only course HC Fownes designed and it has more than stood the test of time.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2025
Since 2017, the percentage of Latino and Black students in HC programs has approximately doubled to 8.3% and 4.1%, respectively.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024
"Webb, you've been stealin' off th' HC for years."
From The Last Straw by Titus, Harold
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