Cum Laude Definition

ko͝om loudə, loudē, kŭm lôdē
adjective
With honor. Used to express academic distinction.
Graduated cum laude; 25 cum laude graduates.
American Heritage
adverb
Phrase signifying above-average academic distinction upon graduating from a college or university.
Webster's New World

Origin of Cum Laude

  • Probably Medieval Latin Latin cum with Latin laude ablative of laus praise

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • L, lit., with praise

    From Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th Edition

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