disrepute
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An honour such as a knighthood can be removed on the advice of a body known as the Forfeiture Committee if the holder is deemed to have brought the honours system into disrepute.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ali was one of several high-profile players who spoke out in support of the ex-Yorkshire player, whose experiences led to five former players being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
The family added that it "apologises to the Sikh community for our son's actions which have unfairly brought the community into disrepute" and asked that the "tragedy is not used to inflame division or hostility".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
"Without this court's intervention, there is a likelihood of grave injustice or the administration of justice being brought into disrepute," he ruled.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
That kind of disrepute we would not care for.”
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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