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LL.D.

American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Laws.


Etymology

Origin of LL.D.

From Latin Lēgum Doctor

Example Sentences

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Helena Rubinstein, LL.D., the late beauty consultant and businesswoman.

From Time Magazine Archive

Clark Kerr, LL.D., former president of the University of California.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rosenthal, LL.D., journalist and managing editor of the New York Times.

From Time Magazine Archive

The University of California added an honorary LL.D.

From Time Magazine Archive

“I felt very grand walking about with my LL.D. in his silk gown.”

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman