Latin to English Art/Literary Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs 2016 PhD from Maastricht University

"nobis submiserit specimen cum thesibus c.t................." followed by thesis title.

I had found "cum tempore" as a possible translation here, meaning that the business would be deferred to a later date (as used in some German universities). However, the client says that this is not the case and has sent two emails, presumably from the university itself who do not seem sure. Maybe someone can enlighten me here? Thanks. These are the replies:

1."In the Netherlands, "C.T." on a Ph.D. diploma typically stands for "Cum Tauris", which is a Latin phrase that means "With a Bull". This phrase is often used as an honorific title for individuals who have defended their Ph.D. thesis with distinction.

In the context of a Ph.D. diploma from Maastricht University, "C.T." likely indicates that you have earned the distinction of "cum laude" for your Ph.D. thesis. This means that your thesis was of exceptional quality and that you defended it with distinction."

Also this:
2. "However, I also find the following explanation about the "c.t.": Maybe useful:

The abbreviation "C.T." on a Ph.D. diploma in Latin usually stands for "Custos Tegularum", which translates to "Keeper of the Tiles" in English. In the context of a Ph.D. diploma, it refers to the faculty member who served as the supervisor or advisor for the student's dissertation.


So I cannot judge what is correct in this regard, but I can see that this is tricky and needs to be translated carefully. Maybe you can ask for a review of another colleague or look into the similar cases? "