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Doctor of Juridical Science.A graduate law degree, beyond the J.D. and the LL.M. — Abbr. S.J.D.; J.S.D. — Also termed Doctor of Judicial Science; Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence; Doctor of the Science of Law. [Blacks Law 8th]

doctor. 1.Hist. In  Roman Catholic canon  law, an honorary title  for a scholar. 2.  A title of a person  who  has  acquired  an  advanced  degree  in  academics,  or  has  achieved  an  honorable distinction. 3. A physician. — Abbr. Dr. [Cases: Health    110.] [Blacks Law 8th]

dock warrant.See DOCK RECEIPT. [Blacks Law 8th]

dock sale.See SALE. [Blacks Law 8th]

dock receipt.Maritime law. An interim document issued by a maritime carrier to evidence the delivery of goods at the dock. • Generally, a dock receipt entitles the designated person to receive a  bill  of  lading,  waybill,  or  other  transport  document.  —  Also  termed  dock  warrant.  See DOCUMENT OF TITLE. [Cases: Shipping    106(1). C.J.S. Shipping §§…

dockmaster.English  law.  An  officer  who  directs the  mooring  and  removal  of  ships to  avoid the obstruction of commerce. [Blacks Law 8th]

docket sheet.See DOCKET(1). [Blacks Law 8th]

docket order.See ORDER(2). [Blacks Law 8th]

docket number.A number that the court clerk assigns to a case on the court’s docket. [Blacks Law 8th]

docket number.A number that the court clerk assigns to a case on the court’s docket. [Blacks Law 8th]