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honorary
noun
An honorarium; a fee for services of no fixed value.
A kind of secret society that operates in name only, with membership given to honor some achievement.
adjective
Given as an honor/honour, with no duties attached, and without payment.
"honorary degree; honorary doctorate"
Voluntary.
Describes the holder of a position or title that is assigned to him as a special honor rather than by normal channels.
"honorary citizen"
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