honoris causa

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honoris causa

(hɒˈnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzɑː)

for the sake of honour

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honoris causa

A Latin phrase meaning for the sake of honor.

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honoris causa - a degree conferred to honor the recipient

honorary degree

academic degree, degree - an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"

ArtsD, Doctor of Arts - an honorary arts degree

Doctor of Fine Arts - an honorary degree in fine arts

Doctor of Humane Letters - an honorary degree in letters

Doctor of Humanities - an honorary degree in the humanities

Doctor of Laws, LLD - an honorary law degree

Doctor of Science, ScD, DS - an honorary degree in science

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The university which can claim him on its list of sons, whether in regular course or honoris causa, may be proud.

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In conclusion, I wish to thank most heartily, the authority, the proprietor of the Nile University, Abuja, for deeming it fit to honour me with Doctorate Degree of Science (Honoris Causa).

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The Doctor of Laws honoris causa is the highest degree that can be awarded to an individual.

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Darmono, received Doctor Honoris Causa degree from University of Glasgow U.K., at Bute Hall, on Wednesday (6/13).

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Far Eastern University (FEU) has conferred Ramon Ang - business magnate, leader, and philanthropist - with the degree of Doctor of Business Engineering Honoris Causa.

FEU confers honorary degree on Ramon Ang

The worldwide expert gave two lectures at the Slovak University of Technology.American professor Bebo White was granted honoris causa by the Slovak University of Technology (STU).

Slovak University grants honorary degree to American professor

Lukhard, MA, MPA, will receive an honorary degree Doctor of Public Service, honoris causa and will deliver the Commencement address on Saturday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m.

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The degree of Doctor of Medical Science (honoris causa) was also conferred on renowned kidney specialist Dr S.

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Honoris Causa Sabahudin Hadziali Professor of the Sarajevo University, Doctor of Law Edin Halapi and eyewitnesses of the Khojaly Massacre Sabina Maharramova and Murad Huseynov.

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KARACHI -- Degree of Doctor of Medical Science (Honoris Causa ) was conferred on renowned Kidney Specialist and President, Transplantation Society of Pakistan by Hamdard University, in its 22ndConvocation, held on February 24, 2018 at Al Moid hall, Madinat al Hikmah, Karachi .