SINCE 1828
honoris causa
Latin phrase
ho·no·ris cau·sa
| \ hō-ˈnȯr-is-ˈkau̇-ˌsä
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Definition of honoris causa
(Entry 1 of 2)
: for the sake of honor : honorary
—used especially in names of academic degrees
propter honoris respectum
adverb
propter ho·no·ris re·spec·tum
| \ -həˈnōrə̇srə̇ˈspektəm\
Definition of propter honoris respectum (Entry 2 of 2)
: on account of respect for rank
a lord may claim exemption from ordinary jury duty propter honoris respectum
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