1. (a.) Retired but retaining an honorary title, as, a professor emeritus\; honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church.

2. (n.) A veteran who has honorably completed his service.

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