honoris causa

/(h)əˌˈnɔrəs ˌkɔzə/
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Definitions of honoris causa
  1. noun
    a degree conferred to honor the recipient
    synonyms: honorary degree
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    ArtsD, Doctor of Arts
    an honorary arts degree
    Doctor of Fine Arts
    an honorary degree in fine arts
    Doctor of Humane Letters
    an honorary degree in letters
    Doctor of Humanities
    an honorary degree in the humanities
    Doctor of Laws, LLD
    an honorary law degree
    DS, Doctor of Science, ScD
    an honorary degree in science
    type of:
    academic degree, degree
    an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
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