English
honoris causa
Honoris causa comes from Latin honoris causa ‘for the sake of the honor’.
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEhonoris causa‘for the sake of the honor’
- Englishearliest quotation 2005same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEhonoris causa‘for the sake of the honor’
- Englishearliest quotation 2005same form
Earliest quotation: 2005, John Sutherland, Professor Mugabe (honoris causa): “In the administration of his new responsibilities Professor Mugabe…”
Every English word from Latin honoris causa
Today it means
adj honorary degree
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Latin honoris causa / honoris causa