to be thoroughly discredited or to fall into disrepute

bringing shame or dishonor; having a bad reputation

to recover one's good name or social standing after it has been damaged

an academic degree for which a university has waived its usual requirements, such as residency or examinations

An honorary academic degree awarded by a university to individuals who have made significant contributions to a specific field or to society.

an academic degree for which a university has waived all of the usual requirements, often awarded to honor a person's contributions to a specific field