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Deriving from a Latin word meaning an official letter or document of recommendation, or one conferring some favour or privilege, the term ‘diploma’ most commonly denotes a type of certificate ...

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in A Dictionary of English Manuscript Terminology 1450–2000 Length: 111 words
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