MBE

Noun

Meaning

(UK) Initialism of Member of the Order of the British Empire, a British honour originally intended for non-combatants in World War One.

(technology) Initialism of molecular-beam epitaxy.

(education) Initialism of Master of Bioscience Enterprise.

(business) Initialism of management by exception.

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Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war-for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I'd say we deserve ours more. John Lennon

I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against "Cold Turkey" slipping down the charts. John Lennon

Backed by Marcus Rashford, who earned an MBE after forcing a Government U-turn on the issue earlier this year, the Labour bill proposed an extension of the free school meals provided over the holidays. Source: Internet

Beatles singer John Lennon returned his MBE in a protest over Britain’s foreign policy, which included Biafra and the Vietnam war. Source: Internet

Faulds Wood was also notable for rejecting an MBE in 2016 saying the honours system needs to be dragged 'into the 21st Century'. Source: Internet

Commanding officer Lt Col Mark Jones MBE began proceedings by inviting Lt Gen Jones to issue a number of commendation awards to individuals, before stepping forward to receive the sword on behalf of the Regiment. Source: Internet

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