Degrees

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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  DEGREES, academical. Marks of distinction conferred on students, in 
  testimony of their proficiency in arts and sciences. They are of pontifical 
  origin. See 1 Schmidt's Thesaurus, 144; Vicat, ad voc. Doctores Minshew, 
  Dict. ad voc Bacheler; Merl. Rep ad voc Universite; Van Espen, p. 1, tit. 
  10, c. Giaunone Istoria, di Napoli, lib. xi. c. 2, for a full account of 
  this matter.