honorable discharge

noun

, Military.

1. a discharge from military service of a person who has fulfilled obligations efficiently, honorably, and faithfully.
2. a certificate of such a discharge.

Example Sentences

Until then, identifying as any one of those sexual persuasions was illegal and punishable by expulsion from the service with a less than honorable discharge.

From Salon

Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, however, are reserved only for those with a fully honorable discharge.

From Los Angeles Times

He received an honorable discharge, the report states.

From Seattle Times

He spent 20 years in the Navy, taking an honorable discharge in September 2021, according to his service records.

From New York Times

He finished out his service term and says he received an honorable discharge in 1985.

From Seattle Times