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Honorary

/ˈɑnəˌrɛri/
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(adj) Given as an honor, with no duties attached, and without payment.

The college bestowed an honorary degree on him.
General Franks received an honorary knighthood.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The university decided to grant him an ____ degree in recognition of his lifetime's work.

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