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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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Several senior Trump administration officials, including JD Vance, are practicing Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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

US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday that talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement, saying he was leaving after putting 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

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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