Honoris Causa (Noun)
Meaning
A degree conferred to honor the recipient.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The university awarded her an honorary doctorate honoris causa in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of medicine.
- He received the degree honoris causa from the college for his philanthropic efforts in education.
- The professor was conferred with a degree honoris causa by the university in acknowledgment of his groundbreaking research.
- The artist was awarded a degree honoris causa by the conservatory for her remarkable achievements in music.
- The business leader received a degree honoris causa from the university in recognition of his entrepreneurial accomplishments.