Juris Doctor

English

Etymology

From Latin juris, genitive singular of jus (“law”), and doctor (“teacher”)

Noun

Juris Doctor (plural Juris Doctors)

A professional doctorate in law, and in some countries, a first professional graduate degree.

Synonyms

J.D., JD, Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctor of Law (in the U.S. only).

Translations

professional doctorate in law

Chinese:
Mandarin: 法律博士 (fǎlǜ bóshì)
Finnish: oikeustieteen tohtori
French: docteur en droit m

German: (USA) Juris Doctor m, Doktor der Rechte m
Japanese: 法務博士 (ほうむはくし, hōmu hakushi)
Russian: до́ктор юриди́ческих нау́к m (dóktor juridíčeskix naúk)
Spanish: juris doctor m, doctor en derecho m

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