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JD

1 American  
Informal.

  1. juvenile delinquency.

  2. juvenile delinquent.

JD. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. (in Jordan) dinar; dinars.

J.D. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Jurisprudence; Doctor of Law.

J.D. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Laws.

J.D. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Julian Day.

  2. Justice Department.

  3. Informal.

    1. juvenile delinquency.

    2. juvenile delinquent.

JD British  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Laws

  2. juvenile delinquent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of J.D.3

From New Latin Jūris Doctor

Origin of J.D.4

From New Latin Jūrum Doctor

Example Sentences

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The United States has opposed what Vice President JD Vance called "excessive regulation", warning it could stifle innovation in the key sector.

From Barron's

Vice President JD Vance meanwhile met with the foreign minister of Oman, a key mediator between the US and Iran, in what was seen as another signal that Washington was ready to give the talks a chance.

From Barron's

The minister is due to visit Washington on Friday to meet with Vice President JD Vance, a U.S. official said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Graham contacted the White House as well as the office of Vice President JD Vance, the officials and aides said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., called the video “wrong and incredibly offensive” in a post to X. Even Vice President JD Vance called the clip “unhelpful.”

From Salon

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