Title of honor

Sometimes the title bears the same or nearly the same name as a title of authority, but the person bestowed does not have to carry out any duties, except for ceremonial ones.

The title may sometimes be temporary, only valid for the individual's visit or for a single day, though they can also be permanent titles.

In some cases, these titles are bestowed posthumously.

This has long been a matter of fraud, both outright and indirect.

Some examples of honorary titles from various areas include:

A U.S. Navy commander giving a hospitalized child his cap , bestowing her the title of "honorary ship's commander for a day".