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Meanings of honoris causa in English

Portuguese
honoris causa
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A degree conferred to honor the recipient.

        honoris causa
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        Examples for "honorary degree"
        Examples for "honorary degree"
        1
        RTE journalist Charlie Bird who received an honorary degree at UCD today
        The Irish Times
        2
        State Board of Regents to bestow honorary degree on Carri Chapman Catt.
        The new yorker
        3
        Mr John Hume yesterday received an honorary degree from Queen's University Belfast.
        The Irish Times
        4
        The first honorary degree went to Benny Goodman, and many others followed.
        The new yorker
        5
        An honorary degree of Doctor in Laws was granted by Trinity College.
        The Irish Times
        Usage of honoris causa in English
        1
        The word has a singular signification in a plural form, " honoris causa."
        Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volu...
        2
        The university which can claim him on its list of sons, whether in regular course or honoris causa, may be proud.
        Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
        Translations for honoris causa
        Portuguese
        honoris causa