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honorable discharge

American  

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.


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“It’s time to basically bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge because we’re really moving into a future that is based on autonomy,” Musk said on the call.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s time to bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch

At an ICE career expo in Texas last month, the agency at times turned away anyone who didn’t already have authorization to carry a badge or an honorable discharge from the military.

From Los Angeles Times

To escape him, the singer dropped out of high school and joined the Air Force, then faked a mental breakdown and won an honorable discharge.

From Los Angeles Times

I’d received my honorable discharge from the Army in the middle of 1968, and I was overjoyed — I mean, absolutely euphoric.

From Los Angeles Times