LL.D. en · NOUN
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”).
Meanings
- Doctor of Laws; Legum Doctor. A doctorate in legal studies.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| LL.D.s | Number=Plur | lexicographic |