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J.D.

J.D. is the initialism of Juris Doctor.

Meaning of Juris Doctor

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

Questions about J.D.

What is J.D. the initialism of?
J.D. is the initialism of Juris Doctor.

Words near J.D. in the dictionary

  1. J. Arthur Rank
  2. J. Random
  3. J. Random User
  4. J.A.P.
  5. J.C.
  6. J.D.
  7. j.g.
  8. J.Lo
  9. J.P.
  10. J.P.M.L.
  11. J.P.s

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