magna cum laude








adverb

  1. with great praise: used in diplomas to grant the next-to-highest of three special honors for grades above the average.

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

1900, Latin, literally “with great praise;” from magna (see magnate) + cum laude.

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