LL.D.
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of LL.D.
From Latin Lēgum Doctor
Example Sentences
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Only one honorary academic hood* was slipped over a distinguished head, and that belatedly�Joseph Grew, '02, had been confined in Tokyo when his LL.D. was awarded him a year ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
Joan S. Erikson, LL.D., author, educator, artist, and wife of Erik Erikson.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mrs. Hobby's first degree, an LL.D., came last year from the Texas State Teachers Colleges Board of Regents.�ED.
From Time Magazine Archive
Rosenthal, LL.D., journalist and managing editor of the New York Times.
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
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