man of honour
n.a man who can be trusted to always do what is right and keep his promises. It can also refer to a member of a criminal group like the Mafia.
n.an individual who consistently adheres to a strict code of integrity or ethical conduct. In a specific socio-legal context, it also refers to an initiated member of a criminal organization, such as the Mafia, bound by a code of silence.
“He is truly a man of honour who keeps every word.”
“The lawyer described his client as a man of honour who would never resort to deception for personal gain.”
“In the complex hierarchy of organized crime, being known as a man of honour implies a lifelong commitment to the group's rituals and its uncompromising code of omertà.”
Typically used in formal or highly social registers when referring to integrity, but carries a specialized meaning within organized crime contexts.