cum laude
adverb or adjective
cum lau·de
ku̇m-ˈlau̇-də 
-dē;
ˌkəm-ˈlȯ-dē
: with distinction
graduated cum laude
compare magna cum laude, summa cum laude
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Juris Doctor, cum laude – Florida State University College of Law (2005)
Work history, past 15 years, starting with the most recent.
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Alexcia Cox, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor *cum laude* (2009 – 2012)
⦁ University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts *cum laude* (2005 – 2008)
List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years.
—Lourdes Casanova, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The eligibility criteria for the program included maintaining exemplary behavior throughout the school year, showcasing school spirit by participating in at least four extracurricular activities and contributing 40 hours of volunteer work, along with earning cum laude status.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
The drawing is part of a new program that rewards cum laude distinction and contributions to the community.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
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Alexcia Cox, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2024
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor *cum laude* (2009 – 2012)
⦁ University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts *cum laude* (2005 – 2008)
List in reverse chronological order your work history for the past 15 years.
—Lourdes Casanova, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2024
The eligibility criteria for the program included maintaining exemplary behavior throughout the school year, showcasing school spirit by participating in at least four extracurricular activities and contributing 40 hours of volunteer work, along with earning cum laude status.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
The drawing is part of a new program that rewards cum laude distinction and contributions to the community.
—Yadira Sanchez Olson, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024
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“Cum laude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cum%20laude. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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