use the abbreviation "The Hon."

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi my friends, could you please tell on which occations you use the abbreviation The Hon.? I understand this stand for The Honorable and is used in connection with titles and functions of members of non-profit organizations. Is that correct?

Thanks in advance,
The Hon. Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hi Torsten

When I think of “The Honorable” from an American point of view, I think of higher level governmental officials (such as senators), judges, sometimes mayors, etc.

Using “The Hon.” for officials of non-profit organizations doesn’t specifically come to mind — unless you look at government as a “non-profit organization”. :lol:

Amy

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Amy you are right, I came across those hons on the SLLF website (The State Legislative Leaders Foundation).[YSaerTTEW443543]

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