English Explanatory Dictionary

Juris Doctor

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Juris Doctor Juris Doctors

Etymology

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

Synonyms

J.D. JD Doctor of Jurisprudence Doctor of Law
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