The answer to the crossword for the term LEGAL HONORIFIC: ABBR. is ESQ (3 letters). ESQ is an abbreviation for the Latin term 'ESQUIRE', which is a title of respect used in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is typically used as a suffix after the name of a lawyer or other professional, such as John Smith, Esq. It is also used to refer to a person of high social standing, such as a member of the nobility.