Noun
an honorary degree in science
Source: WordNetThe university conferred the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa on Dr Xolani Mkhwanazi for his outstanding leadership contributions to maths and science education development. Source: Internet
D. (an abbreviation for the Latin Philosophiæ Doctor; or alternatively Doctor philosophiæ, D.Phil., meaning Teacher of Philosophy), or other research doctorate such as the Doctor of Science, or Sc.D. (an abbreviation of the Latin Scientiae Doctor). Source: Internet
He was awarded a Doctor of Science by the University of Adelaide in 1986 in recognition of his research and publications in this field. Source: Internet