noun
honorary title
A title conferred as an honor, often without substantive duties or privileges. Used in formal contexts such as academic, organizational, or governmental honors.
彼は大学から名誉称号を授与された。
He was awarded an honorary title by the university.
名誉学位 specifically refers to an honorary academic degree, while 名誉称号 is a broader term for any honorary title.
Compound of 名誉 (honor) and 称号 (title). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows standard Sino-Japanese compounding patterns.