magna cum laude

[ mahg-nuhkoom lou-dey, -duh, -dee; mag-nuhkuhm law-dee ]
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  1. with great praise: used in diplomas to grant the next-to-highest of three special honors for grades above the average.

Origin of magna cum laude

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First recorded in 1895–1900, magna cum laude is from Latin magnā cum laude

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magna cum laude

/ (ˈmæɡnə kʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ) /


  1. mainly US with great praise: the second of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations: Compare cum laude, summa cum laude

Origin of magna cum laude

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Latin

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