honoris causa
Latin phrase
ho·no·ris cau·sa
hō-ˈnȯr-is-ˈkau̇-ˌsä 
: for the sake of honor : honorary
—used especially in names of academic degrees
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“Honoris causa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honoris%20causa. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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