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honoris causa

American

[oh-noh-ris kou-sah, o-nawr-is kaw-zuh, o-nohr-] / oʊˈnoʊ rɪs ˈkaʊ sɑ, ɒˈnɔr ɪs ˈkɔ zə, ɒˈnoʊr- /

Latin.

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

honoris causa British

/ hɒˈnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzɑː /

for the sake of honour

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Etymology

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

As the honoris causa hood was placed over McNamara's head, the crowd stood again and clapped.

From Time Magazine Archive

He went to Oxford in 1922 to be made a D. Litt. honoris causa.

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

In 1849 the University of Dublin conferred upon him the degree of M.D., honoris causa.

From Makers of Modern Medicine by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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