honoris causa

Speech parts

1. honoris causa - Noun

2. honoris causa - Adjective

Meaning

a degree conferred to honor the recipient

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

honorary degree Juris Doctor my honor awarded an honorary doctorate doctor honoris causa graduated honoris causa honorary degrees honorary doctorate honorary doctorate degrees honourary doctorates my edge my honour doctor of law

Hypernyms

degree academic degree

Hyponyms

DS Doctor of Science ScD Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Arts LLD

Examples

He was also awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, by Fordham University in 1975. Source: Internet

John Shipton, the proud father of the multi-award winning journalist, and 2019 Nobel Peace nominee First Academic Honoris Causa at the Palais des Académies on behalf of his son, and acknowledged the support coming from all over the world. Source: Internet

In January 2011, the University of Warwick awarded the degree of Doctor of Letters ( honoris causa ). citation On that occasion he gave a half-hour interview about his work. citation He has been recognised several times for particular works. Source: Internet

The 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

Close letter words and terms

honorifically honorification honoring Honorius honorless honorlessness