Term Gallery logo

Meanings of honoris causa in English

Portuguese
honoris causa
Wikidata

A degree conferred to honor the recipient.

honoris causa
Synonyms
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