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  • 1Doctor of Fine Arts — (D.F.A.) is doctoral degree in fine arts, typically given as an honorary degree (a degree honoris causa). The degree is typically conferred to honor the recipient who has made a contribution to society in the arts. Notable individuals who have… …

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  • 2Honorary degree — For other degrees, see Academic degree. Not to be confused with an honours degree. An honorary degree[1] or a degree honoris causa (Latin: for the sake of the honour ) is an academic degree for which a university (or other degree awarding… …

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  • 3Doctor of law — or Doctor of Laws is a doctoral degree in law. The application of the term varies from country to country, and includes degrees such as the LL.D., Ph.D., J.D., J.S.D., and Dr. iur. Contents 1 By country 1.1 Argentina 1.2 Brazil …

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  • 4Doctor of Laws — (Latin: Legum Doctor , LL.D.) is a doctorate level academic degree in law. Plural abbreviations in Latin are formed by doubling the letter, hence the double L . What follows is a country by country analysis of earned doctorates in law, which are… …

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  • 5Doctor — • The title of an authorized teacher Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Doctor     Doctor     † …

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  • 6Honorary titles of the Russian Federation — Honorary titles of Russian Federation are titles given to people of Russia for their professional and other achievements. During the Soviet Union a system of professional honorary titles for the USSR was created to be used across the USSR, in… …

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  • 7Doctor of Science — (Latin: Scientiæ Doctor), usually abbreviated Sc.D., D.Sc., S.D. or Dr.Sc., is an academic research degree awarded in a number of countries throughout the world. In some countries Doctor of Science is the name used for the standard doctorate in… …

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  • 8doctor — doc tor, n. [OF. doctur, L. doctor, teacher, fr. docere to teach. See {Docile}.] 1. A teacher; one skilled in a profession, or branch of knowledge; a learned man. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] One of the doctors of Italy, Nicholas Macciavel. Bacon. [1913 …

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  • 9Doctor fish — doctor doc tor, n. [OF. doctur, L. doctor, teacher, fr. docere to teach. See {Docile}.] 1. A teacher; one skilled in a profession, or branch of knowledge; a learned man. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] One of the doctors of Italy, Nicholas Macciavel. Bacon …

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  • 10Doctor's stuff — doctor doc tor, n. [OF. doctur, L. doctor, teacher, fr. docere to teach. See {Docile}.] 1. A teacher; one skilled in a profession, or branch of knowledge; a learned man. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] One of the doctors of Italy, Nicholas Macciavel. Bacon …

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