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.
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.