Juris Doctor

English

Etymology

From Latin iūris, jūris, genitive singular of iūs, jūs (“law”), and doctor (“teacher”).

Noun

Juris Doctor (plural Juris Doctors)

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

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

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