J.d.
/ˌdʒeɪˈdiː/
Definitions
- (n.) Juris Doctor, a professional doctoral degree in law in the United States, qualifying holders to sit for the bar exam.
After earning his J.D., he prepared to take the bar exam.
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- j.d.
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The abbreviation J.D. is widely used in the U.S. legal context to denote a law degree; it is not a license to practice law by itself but a prerequisite for bar admission.
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