LLD
Definition
- Noun:
- An honorary law degree: "LLD" is an abbreviation for the Latin term "Legum Doctor," meaning Doctor of Laws. It is an advanced academic degree in law, often awarded as an honorary degree to recognize significant contributions to the field.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The university conferred an LLD upon the distinguished judge for her lifetime of service to jurisprudence.
- He received an honorary LLD from his alma mater.
Advanced Usage
- "to be awarded an LLD": to receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.
- The philanthropist was awarded an LLD for his support of legal education.
Variants and Related Words
- LL.M. (Master of Laws): A postgraduate academic degree in law.
- J.D. (Juris Doctor): A professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.
- Doctorate: The highest level of academic degree.
Synonyms
- Honorary doctorate in law
- Doctor of Laws (full form)
Notes
- "LLD" is typically used in formal, academic contexts. It is an initialism and is often written with periods (LL.D.) though the form without periods is also common. It is distinct from earned research doctorates in law.
Noun
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an honorary law degree
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