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Jur. D.

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abbreviation
Doctor of Law.See also Juris Doctor.
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Origin of Jur. D.

From the Latin word Jūris Doctor
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How to use Jur. D. in a sentence

  • Mrs. Jurd was not an invalid, and she was interested in Miss Keating.

    The Immortal Moment|May Sinclair
  • Miss Keating, Mrs. Jurd said, was not at all satisfied with her—er—her present situation.

    The Immortal Moment|May Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for Jur. D.

JurD

abbreviation for
Doctor of Law

Word Origin for JurD

Latin Juris Doctor
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