Juris Doctor Definition

noun
The law degree conferred by most American law schools. Abbreviated J.D.
Webster's New World Law

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

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Other Word Forms of Juris Doctor

Noun

Singular:
Juris Doctor
Plural:
juris-doctors

Origin of Juris Doctor

  • From Latin juris, genitive singular of jus (“law"), and doctor (“teacher")

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