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J.U.D. [Law Latin juris utriusque doctor “doctor of both laws”] abbr. A doctor of both civil and canon law.
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salarium
salarium (s[schwa]-lair-ee-[schwa]m), n. [Latin “salt money”] 1. Roman law. An allowance, esp. for living expenses, given to persons in noble professions (such as teachers and doctors) who were not allowed to sue for fees. 2. Roman law. Wages for persons engaged in military service on an emergency basis. • The regular soldier’s pay is a
J.D.
J.D. 〈美〉法律博士 １由法学院获得的初级法律学位，其常作为一个名称而非缩写词使用。该学位在60年代最终取代了法学学士〔LL.B.〕；２下列初级法律学位的首字母，Doctor of Jurisprudence; Doctor of Law(拉丁文Juris Doctor的转译)；Doctor of Laws(拉丁文Jurum Doctor的转译)；Juris Doctor; Jurum Doctor。 (→LL.B.)
loss of chance doctrine
loss-of-chance doctrine. A rule in some states providing a claim against a doctor who has engaged in medical malpractice that, although it does not result in a particular injury, decreases or eliminates the chance of surviving or recovering from the preexisting condition for which the doctor was consulted. — Also termed lost-chance doctrine; increased-risk-of-harm doctrine.
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malpractice
malpractice (mal-prak-tis). An instance of negligence or incompetence on the part of a professional. • To succeed in a malpractice claim, a plaintiff must also prove proximate cause and damages. — Also termed professional negligence. [Cases: Negligence 321. C.J.S. Negligence § 162.] legal malpractice. A lawyer’s failure to render professional services with the skill, prudence,
patient– physician privilege
patient–physician privilege. See doctor–patient privilege under PRIVILEGE(3).
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advocate
advocate (ad-v[schwa]-kit), n. 1. A person who assists, defends, pleads, or prosecutes for another. public advocate. An advocate who purports to represent the public at large in matters of public concern, such as utility rates or environmental quality. 2. Civil & Scots law. A barrister; specif., a member of the Faculty of Advocates (the Scottish
professional relationship
An association that involves one person’s reliance on the other person’s specialized training. • Examples include one’s relationship with a lawyer, doctor, insurer, banker, and the like.
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master of laws
Master of Laws. A law degree conferred on those completing graduate-level legal study, beyond the J.D. or LL.B. — Abbr. LL.M. Cf. JURIS DOCTOR; LL.B; DOCTOR OF LAWS.
physician– patient privilege
physician–patient privilege. See doctor–patient privilege under PRIVILEGE(3).
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