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''Emeritus'' (past participle of Latin {{Lang|la|emerere}}, meaning 'complete one's service') is a compound of the [[Latin]] prefix {{Lang|la|e-}} (variant of {{Lang|la|ex-}}) meaning 'out of, from' and {{Lang|la|merere}} (source of 'merit') meaning 'to serve, earn'. The word is attested since the early 17th century with the meaning 'having served out one's time, having done sufficient service'. The Latin feminine equivalent, ''emerita'' ({{IPAc-en|ᵻ|ˈ|m|ɛr|ᵻ|t|ə}}), is also sometimes used, although in English the word ''emeritus'' is often unmarked for gender.<ref>{{OEtymD|emeritus|accessdate=1 June 2021|https://www.etymonline.com/word/emeritus#etymonline_v_5796}}</ref>

''Emeritus'' (past participle of Latin {{Lang|la|emerere}}, meaning 'complete one's service') is a compound of the [[Latin]] prefix {{Lang|la|e-}} (variant of {{Lang|la|ex-}}) meaning 'out of, from' and {{Lang|la|merere}} (source of 'merit') meaning 'to serve, earn'. The word is attested since the early 17th century with the meaning 'having served out one's time, having done sufficient service'. The Latin feminine equivalent, ''emerita'' ({{IPAc-en|ᵻ|ˈ|m|ɛr|ᵻ|t|ə}}), is also sometimes used, although in English the word ''emeritus'' is often unmarked for gender.<ref>{{OEtymD|emeritus|accessdate=1 June 2021|https://www.etymonline.com/word/emeritus#etymonline_v_5796}}</ref>

== In academia ==

== In academia ==

A [[tenured]] full [[professor]] who retires from an educational institution in good standing may be given the title "'''professor emeritus'''".<ref>{{cite web | title=Descriptions: Professors Emeriti, Research Professor | website=FAS Appointment and Promotion Handbook | url=https://academic-appointments.fas.harvard.edu/descriptions-professors-emeriti-research-professor | access-date=2022-10-13 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The title "'''professor emerita'''" is sometimes used for women. In most systems and institutions, the rank is bestowed on all professors who have retired in good standing, while at others, it needs a special act or vote.<ref>{{cite web | title=University of Hertfordshire: Professorships – V07.0 UPR HR08 | website=UH Policies and Proceedures | url=https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/233070/HR08-Professorships.pdf | access-date=2024-05-11}}</ref> Professors emeriti may, depending on local circumstances, retain office space or other privileges. The adjective may be placed before or after the title (e.g., "professor emeritus" or "emeritus professor").{{cn|date=July 2024}}

A [[tenured]] full [[professor]] who retires from an educational institution in good standing may be given the title "'''professor emeritus'''".<ref>{{cite web | title=Descriptions: Professors Emeriti, Research Professor | website=FAS Appointment and Promotion Handbook | url=https://academic-appointments.fas.harvard.edu/descriptions-professors-emeriti-research-professor | access-date=2022-10-13 }}{{Dead link|date=April 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The title "'''professor emerita'''" is sometimes used for women. In most systems and institutions, the rank is bestowed on all professors who have retired in good standing, while at others, it needs a special act or vote.<ref>{{cite web | title=University of Hertfordshire: Professorships – V07.0 UPR HR08 | website=UH Policies and Proceedures | url=https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/233070/HR08-Professorships.pdf | access-date=2024-05-11 | archive-date=2024-05-11 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240511211621/https://www.herts.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/233070/HR08-Professorships.pdf | url-status=dead }}</ref> Professors emeriti may, depending on local circumstances, retain office space or other privileges. The adjective may be placed before or after the title (e.g., "professor emeritus" or "emeritus professor").{{cn|date=July 2024}}

== Other uses ==

== Other uses ==

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