A few days ago
valley girl

why do we say “your honor” when speaking to a judge?

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A few days ago
heebus_jeebus

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Apparently Pepperdine got accepted there on affirmative action. It is indeed “Your Honor” and you say it as a verbal a** kiss.
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A few days ago
william a
It is because the Judge represents THE LAW. You honour the concept, not necessarily the man himself, honourable as he may be.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
because calling a judge “lady” or “dude” never works too well in your favor
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A few days ago
aWellWisher
To show your humbleness, you want to say that everything belongs to the person you are addressing. Nothing is yours (mine).
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A few days ago
Jackofalltrades216
because you dont want to go to jail.
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A few days ago
glen_loves_fun
LOL – what was the charge ?
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A few days ago
Anonymous
it’s not “your honor” it’s “you’re honored”
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