Nomen

das Rigorosum

oral doctoral examination, viva voce, oral defence

Sie hat ihr Rigorosum erfolgreich bestanden.

She successfully passed her oral doctoral examination.

Die Vorbereitung auf das Rigorosum ist intensiv.

The preparation for the oral doctoral examination is intensive.

to pass the Rigorosum ((das Rigorosum bestehen)) She passed her Rigorosum.

Synonyms: mündliche Prüfung, Doktorprüfung

From Latin 'examen rigorosum', meaning 'rigorous examination'.

Directly related to the adjective 'rigoros' (rigorous). It's the 'rigorous' oral exam for a doctorate.

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