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honoris causa

/ˈhɒnərɪs ˈkaʊzə/

Traducción: Locución latina que significa «por honor» o «en honor a», empleada para designar un título o grado académico otorgado por una universidad en reconocimiento a méritos o logros excepcionales, sin que el receptor haya cumplido los requisitos ordinarios.

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/ˈhɒnərɪs ˈkaʊzə/C2formallegal
  • esLocución latina que significa «por honor» o «en honor a», empleada para designar un título o grado académico otorgado por una universidad en reconocimiento a méritos o logros excepcionales, sin que el receptor haya cumplido los requisitos ordinarios.

A Latin phrase meaning 'for the sake of honor,' used to describe an honorary degree or title awarded by a university to recognize exceptional achievement or service, without the recipient having completed the usual requirements.

  1. Honorary degreeC2formal

    A Latin phrase meaning 'for the sake of honor', used to describe an academic degree awarded as an honor without the usual requirements.

    eshonoris causa

    • The university awarded him a doctorate honoris causa.
    • She received an honorary degree honoris causa for her contributions to science.
    • The ceremony recognized several individuals honoris causa.