honoris causa

[ oh-noh-ris kou-sah; English o-nawr-is kaw-zuh, o-nohr- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

Latin.

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

honoris causa

/ hɒˈnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzɑː /

(no translation)

Literally, “for the sake of honor”

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

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

He had been hoisted up to that serene height by no means honoris causa, but aetatis causa.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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