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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Still, Vice President JD Vance is due to lead the US delegation on Saturday, joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
The man heading the US delegation, Vice President JD Vance, is also sounding upbeat.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
On Saturday, Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. team in talks with an Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“If you’re on page 3, you’re never going to get your brand seen,” said Michael Taylor, a senior managing director with JD Power who tracks the travel industry.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Suppose you lick us,—which you won't—can you lick all the rest of us, the JD, Wallace's, Double-Arrow, C-80, Cross-O-Cross, an' the others!
From Bar-20 Days by Mulford, Clarence Edward
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