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knighthood

noun as in chivalry

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He has won 165 races since the start of his professional career in 2005, including 17 stages in the Giro d'Italia and three in the Vuelta a Espana, and received a knighthood in October.

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Sir Mark Cavendish says he is still committed to completing his 2024 race schedule after receiving his knighthood at Windsor Castle.

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In Britain, Dame is a title equivalent to a knighthood, “properly a name of respect or a title equivalent to lady” in status, instructs Brittanica.com.

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Campaigner and former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates said he will put his knighthood to “good use” after receiving it in a ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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With chat like this, surely the knighthood is now secured.

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