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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

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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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We're hearing reports from sources here in Islamabad that some conversations have continued after US Vice-President JD Vance boarded his plane at sunrise, declaring the US delegation had made their "final and best offer".

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

That same weekend, his administration announced a naval blockade of the strategic waterway following the collapse of negotiations led in part by Vice President JD Vance.

From Salon • 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

The delegations were led by Vice President JD Vance and the speaker of Iran’s parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When in Goa, my friend and I went to see AC, as he was popularly known, at the Casa JD Fernandes store in Panaji.

From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various

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