honoris causa
AmericanEtymology
Origin of honoris causa
Literally, “for the sake of honor”
Example Sentences
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Wearing a black velvet cap and purple graduation gown for the first time, Swift proudly accepted her Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2022
Clergymen are slipping; a century ago they made up 45% of the honoris causa list, after World War II, 5%.
From Time Magazine Archive
Twice awarded him honoris causa, it was given by both Hobart College chapter and the Harvard College chapter in 1929.
From Time Magazine Archive
As the honoris causa hood was placed over McNamara's head, the crowd stood again and clapped.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Calcutta University next showed its belated recognition, by conferring on him the degree of D.Sc. honoris causa, in 1912.
From Sir Jagadis Chunder Bose His Life and Speeches by Sir Jagadis Chandra Bose
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