JD
1 American-
juvenile delinquency.
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juvenile delinquent.
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Doctor of Laws
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juvenile delinquent
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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JD Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019, during a time when he was being heavily bankrolled by esoteric Catholic billionaire Peter Thiel.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Several senior Trump administration officials, including JD Vance, are practicing Catholics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan aboard Air Force Two soon after saying that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement after he put forward a "final and best offer".
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Vice President JD Vance said the central sticking point was Iran’s insistence on maintaining its nuclear program.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He knew good and well that it wasn't a JD gang that had invaded his lab.
From Damned If You Don't by Dongen, H. R. van
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