Juris Doctor

Meaning

Noun

A professional doctorate in law, and in some countries, a first professional graduate degree.

Related

Similar words

J.D., JD, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctor of Law (in the U.S. only).

Origin

From Latin iūris, jūris, genitive singular of iūs, jūs, and doctor

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