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In the early days of the University movement, the title "Doctor" (Latin for "Teacher" was only honorary, and typically awarded for some achievement of note in the outside world, such as when Samuel Johnson was awarded a Doctorate in Letters (L.L.D.) by [[Oxford University|Oxford]] for his work on his Dictionary.   

In the early days of the University movement, the title "Doctor" (Latin for "Teacher" was only honorary, and typically awarded for some achievement of note in the outside world, such as when Samuel Johnson was awarded a Doctorate in Letters (L.L.D.) by [[Oxford University|Oxford]] for his work on his Dictionary.   

Honorary Doctorates are still awarded, but are not considered the equivalent of "earned" doctorates obtained through study, original research, and gumption.

Honorary Doctorates are still awarded, but are not considered the equivalent of "earned" doctorates obtained through study and original research.

People who have earned their doctorate are entitled to use the honorific "Doctor", although using that title outside of situations where it is professionally appropriate, (for instance, at a conference) can lead to confusion (with Medical Doctors).

People who have earned their doctorate are entitled to use the honorific "Doctor", although using that title outside of situations where it is professionally appropriate, (for instance, at a conference) can lead to confusion (with Medical Doctors).