Juris Doctor
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Juris Doctor
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From Latin iūris, jūris, genitive singular of iūs, jūs (“law”), and doctor (“teacher”).
noun Juris Doctors
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A professional doctorate in law, and in some countries, a first professional graduate degree.
Similar: J.D., JD, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctor of Law
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noun professional doctorate in law
| Español | juris doctor, doctor en derecho |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 法務博士 hōmu hakushi |
| 中文 | 法律博士 fǎlǜ bóshì |
| Français | docteur en droit |
| Deutsch | Doktor der Rechte |
| Русский | до́ктор юриди́ческих нау́к dóktor juridíčeskix naúk |
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