Degree earned after a dissertation defense (Abbr.) Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. a doctorate usually based on at least 3 years graduate study and a dissertation; the highest degree awarded graduate study

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DISSERTATION (noun)
1. a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
DEFENSE (noun)
1. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertions
2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring

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