Definitions

1. noun

a partial or imperfect honor or distinction

“The winner received a semihonor for their participation in the competition.”

2. noun

a partial or imperfect right or title

“The lawyer argued that her client’s semihonor was not enough to grant them custody of the child.”

3. verb

to confer a partial or imperfect honor or distinction upon

“The committee semihonored the winner with a special award.”