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honoris causa

adverb

NAmE//ɑˌnɔrəs ˈkaʊsə//

, NAmE//ɑˌnɔrəsˈkaʊzə//

(from Latin)

(especially of a degree) given to a person as a sign of honor and respect, without their having to take an exam She was awarded a degree honoris causa.

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