honoris causa
adverb/ɒˌnɔːrɪs ˈkaʊzə/
/əˌnɔːrɪs ˈkɔːzə/
(from Latin)- (especially of a degree) given to a person as a sign of honour and respect, without their having to take an exam
作为荣誉；名誉上 - She was awarded a degree honoris causa.
她获授名誉学位。
Word OriginLatin, literally ‘for the sake of honour’. - She was awarded a degree honoris causa.