Late 15th century; earliest use found in Dives and Pauper. From classical Latin honōrātiōn-, honōrātiō mark of respect from classical Latin honōrāt-, past participial stem of honōrāre + -iō.
Definition of honoration in US English:
honoration
nounˌɒnəˈreɪʃn
rare
The action of honouring someone or something.
Origin
Late 15th century; earliest use found in Dives and Pauper. From classical Latin honōrātiōn-, honōrātiō mark of respect from classical Latin honōrāt-, past participial stem of honōrāre + -iō.