The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AEGROTAT
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What does AEGROTAT mean?
AEGROTAT noun- A certificate indicating that a student is ill, excusing attendance at lectures and examinations and allowing courses to be passed without finishing the work.
- An unclassified degree awarded to such a student.