/ ˌkʊm ˈlɔːdi; NAmE ; ˈlaʊdeɪ/ adverb , adjective
(from Latin ) (in the US) at the third of the three highest levels of achievement that students can reach when they finish their studies at college :
He graduated cum laude.
—compare magna cum laude , summa cum laude
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WORD ORIGIN
Latin , literally with praise.