Doctor of Laws
/ˈdɒktər ʌv ˈlɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) An advanced academic degree in law, often awarded honorarily or as a research degree beyond the basic law degree.
She was awarded a Doctor of Laws for her groundbreaking legal research.
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- doctor of laws
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Commentary
Typically conferred as an honorary or advanced degree, the Doctor of Laws title denotes distinguished achievement in legal scholarship or practice.
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