Advertisement

Advertisement

honoris causa

[oh-noh-ris kou-sah, o-nawr-is kaw-zuh, o-nohr-]

Latin.
  1. as a sign of respect (usually describing an honorary college or university degree).



honoris causa

/ hɒˈnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzɑː /

  1. for the sake of honour

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of honoris causa1

Literally, “for the sake of honor”

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


honorificHonorius