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Degree (Universities a mark)

in universities, a mark of distinction conferred on students , members, or distinguished strangers, as a testimony of their proficiency in the arts or sciences, or as a mark of respect, the former known as ordinary , the latter as honorary degrees . The degrees are DEICIDE bachelor, master, and doctor, and are conferred in arts, science , medicine, divinity, and music. speaking of equations, to express what is

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