Professional Degree Definition

professional degree
Degree such as architecture, law, medicine, or dentistry. (also see First Professional Degree)
A first professional degree is an academic degree that prepares the holder for a particular profession by emphasizing competency skills along with theory and analysis. These professions are typically licensed or otherwise regulated by a governmental or government-approved body.
A degree in a field like law, education, medicine, pharmacy or dentistry.

definition
The action or process of defining something
(define) specify: determine the essential quality of
An exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something
A statement of the exact meaning of a word, esp. in a dictionary
clarity of outline; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol