JD glossary terms

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J.d.

/ˌdʒeɪˈdiː/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • j.d.

Commentary

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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