"LL.D." meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: LL.D.s [plural]
Etymology: Learned borrowing from Latin lēgum doctor (literally “teacher of laws”). The "L" is duplicated to indicate that the word lēgum is plural, similarly to pp. (“pages”). Etymology templates: {{lbor|en|la|lēgum doctor|lit=teacher of laws}} Learned borrowing from Latin lēgum doctor (literally “teacher of laws”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} LL.D. (plural LL.D.s)
  1. Doctor of Laws; Legum Doctor. A doctorate in legal studies. Related terms: LL.B., LL.M., JD
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