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Synonyms

JD

1 American  
Informal.

  1. juvenile delinquency.

  2. juvenile delinquent.

JD. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. (in Jordan) dinar; dinars.

J.D. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Jurisprudence; Doctor of Law.

J.D. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Laws.

J.D. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. Julian Day.

  2. Justice Department.

  3. Informal.

    1. juvenile delinquency.

    2. juvenile delinquent.

JD British  

abbreviation

  1. Doctor of Laws

  2. juvenile delinquent

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of J.D.3

From New Latin Jūris Doctor

Origin of J.D.4

From New Latin Jūrum Doctor

Example Sentences

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Vice President JD Vance headed to Islamabad on Friday to lead the US delegation in this weekend's talks with Iran, warning Tehran not to "play" Washington.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

But speaking in Budapest on Wednesday, US Vice-President JD Vance said "I ⁠think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

On Saturday, Vice President JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. team in talks with an Iranian delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“If you’re on page 3, you’re never going to get your brand seen,” said Michael Taylor, a senior managing director with JD Power who tracks the travel industry.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Brant, adj. steep, high, MD, HD; brent, JD; brentest, superl.

From A Concise Dictionary of Middle English From A.D. 1150 to 1580 by Mayhew, A. L. (Anthony Lawson)

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