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noun
A terminal degree similar to an Ed.D. or a Ph.D., but with a focus on content speciality; it may be conferred as a prestigious honorary doctorate with the added designation of "honoris causa". Commonly abbreviated DA.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a doctor's degree with a special disciplinary focus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: D.A.
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Broader terms: doctor's degree, doctorate
noun
an honorary arts degree
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ArtsD
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Broader terms: honorary degree, honoris causa
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