magna cum laude

adverb or adjective mag·na cum lau·de \ˈmäg-nə-(ˌ)ku̇m-ˈlau̇-də, -ˈlau̇-dē; ˈmag-nə-ˌkəm-ˈlȯ-dē\

: with great honor

Full Definition of MAGNA CUM LAUDE

: with great distinction <graduated magna cum laude> — compare cum laude, summa cum laude

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Latin

First Known Use: 1900

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