Etymology

Juris Doctor

Today it means: A professional doctorate in law, and in some countries, a first professional graduate degree. Full definition →

Latin iūris, jūris
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  1. Latin · derived fromiūris, jūris
  2. English todayJuris Doctor

From Latin iūris, jūris, genitive singular of iūs, jūs (“law”), and doctor (“teacher”).

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