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Definition of honoris causa adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

honoris causa

adverb

/ɒˌnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzə/

/əˌnɔːrɪs ˈkɔːzə/

(from Latin)

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(especially of a degree) given to a person as a sign of honour and respect, without their having to take an exam
- She was awarded a degree honoris causa.
Word OriginLatin, literally ‘for the sake of honour’.

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