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• J.C.B.
  J.C.B.

  abbreviation

  Bachelor of Canon Law.
• JCB
  JCB

  noun

  a type of construction machine with a hydraulically operated shovel on the front and an excavator arm on the back

J.C.B.

¹ American  

abbreviation

1. Bachelor of Canon Law.

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J.C.B. ² American  

abbreviation

1. Bachelor of Civil Law.

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JCB British  

noun

1. a type of construction machine with a hydraulically operated shovel on the front and an excavator arm on the back

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Etymology

Origin of J.C.B.¹

From New Latin Jūris Canonicī Baccalaureus

Origin of J.C.B.²

From New Latin Jūris Civilis Baccalaureus

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JCB

Perhaps we will hear from him at LIV's event at the JCB Club in Staffordshire later this week, when the reporting contingent will be significantly smaller.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

It was where, two decades ago, the JCB Dieselmax, driven by RAF Wing Cdr Andy Green OBE, broke the diesel engine land speed record.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

Locals reported seeing a JCB vehicle being driven away from the pub shortly before 21:00 yesterday evening.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2025

King Charles pulled a pint and changed the tyre of a JCB vehicle during a visit to Staffordshire.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025

Tata Steel said the machinery manufacturer JCB had committed to buying "green" steel from the new furnace.

From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025

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