honoris causa

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English

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Etymology

From Latin honoris causa (“for the sake of the honor”).

Adjective

honoris causa

  1. honorary degree
    • 2005 July 31, John Sutherland, “Professor Mugabe (honoris causa)”, in The Guardian‎:
      In the administration of his new responsibilities Professor Mugabe (honoris causa) has various role models to choose from.

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Polish

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin honōris causa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈxɔ.nɔ.ris ˈkaw.za/
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Adjective

honoris causa (not comparable, no derived adverb, abbreviation h.c.)

  1. (postpositive) honoris causa (honorary degree)

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Spanish

Adjective

honoris causa (invariable)

  1. honoris causa

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