magna cum laude

 
Pronunciation: /ˌmagnə kʌm ˈlɔːdi, ˌmagnɑː kʊm ˈlaʊdeɪ/

adverb & adjective

North American
  • with great distinction (with reference to university degrees and diplomas): he graduated magna cum laude in mathematics from Berkeley

Origin:

Latin, literally 'with great praise'