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DEGREES, academical (law)


DEGREES, academical. Marks of distinction conferred on students, in testimony of their proficiency in arts and sciences. They are of pontifical testimony of their proficiency in arts and sciences. They are of pontifical origin. See 1 Schmidt' s Thesaurus, 144; Vicat, ad voc. Doctores Minshew, origin. See 1 Schmidt' s Thesaurus, 144; Vicat, ad voc. Doctores Minshew, Dict. ad voc Bacheler; Merl. Rep ad voc Universite; Van Espen, p. 1, tit. Dict. ad voc Bacheler; Merl. Rep ad voc Universite; Van Espen, p. 1, tit. 10, c. Giaunone Istoria, di Napoli, lib. xi. c. 2, for a full account of 10, c. Giaunone Istoria, di Napoli, lib. xi. c. 2, for a full account of this matter. this matter.