honoris causa
Noun: - An honorary academic degree awarded as a mark of esteem or distinction, without the usual requirements of study or examination. It is conferred to honor an individual's achievements in a particular field or their contributions to society.
The phrase "honoris causa" is used attributively, typically preceding the type of degree (e.g., doctorate, master's). It is a formal, Latin term used in academic and ceremonial contexts. - The university awarded him a doctorate honoris causa for his lifelong humanitarian work. - She received a degree honoris causa from her alma mater.
- The phrase is often abbreviated as "h.c." in formal lists or after a recipient's name and degrees.
- John Doe, Ph.D., D.Sc. (h.c.)
- It can be used in the fuller Latin phrase "doctor honoris causa" (honorary doctor).
- Honorary degree: The common English equivalent for "degree honoris causa."
- Honoris causa is itself a variant; the core term is the noun phrase used as a modifier.
- Honorary doctorate
- Honorary qualification
- Honorary award
This term has a single, specific meaning related to academic honors. It does not have different meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a fixed Latin phrase used in a specialized context.
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a degree conferred to honor the recipient
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