summa cum laude

adverb or adjective sum·ma cum lau·de \ˌsu̇-mə-(ˌ)ku̇m-ˈlau̇-də, ˌsü-, -ˈlau̇-dē; ˌsə-mə-ˌkəm-ˈlȯ-dē\

: with highest honor

Full Definition of SUMMA CUM LAUDE

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

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Latin, with highest praise

First Known Use: 1882

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