Legion of Honor

noun

1. a French order of distinction instituted in 1802 by Napoleon with membership being granted for meritorious civil or military services.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Legion of Honor¹

Translation of French Légion d'honneur

Example Sentences

At the Legion of Honor, the conversation is between Mutu’s sculptures and the Legion of Honor’s permanent collection, and there are moments when it gets particularly interesting.

From Washington Post