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| '''Emeritus''' is an adjective that is used in the title of a retired professor, bishop or other professional. '''Emerita''' was used for women, but is rarely used today. The term is used when a person of importance in a given profession retires, so that his or her former rank can still be used in his or her title. This is particularly useful when establishing the authority a person might have to comment, lecture or write on a particular subject. | | '''Emeritus''' (plural '''Emeriti''') is an adjective that is used in the title of a retired professor, bishop or other professional. '''Emerita''' (plural '''Emeritae''') was used for women, but is rarely used today. The term is used when a person of importance in a given profession retires, so that his or her former rank can still be used in his or her title. This is particularly useful when establishing the authority a person might have to comment, lecture or write on a particular subject. |
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| In the DJB, it is used as a title with any former position that a member held in front of it. | | In the DJB, it is used as a title with any former position that a member held in front of it. |
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Emeritus (plural Emeriti) is an adjective that is used in the title of a retired professor, bishop or other professional. Emerita (plural Emeritae) was used for women, but is rarely used today. The term is used when a person of importance in a given profession retires, so that his or her former rank can still be used in his or her title. This is particularly useful when establishing the authority a person might have to comment, lecture or write on a particular subject.
In the DJB, it is used as a title with any former position that a member held in front of it.
Examples:
- Consul Emeritus - Former Consul