Attorney Discipline
/əˈtɜːrn.i dɪsəˈplɪn/
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- (n.) The regulatory process by which lawyers are investigated and potentially sanctioned for professional misconduct or ethical violations.
The attorney discipline board reviewed the complaint before deciding on sanctions.
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Commentary
Attorney discipline primarily addresses maintaining ethical standards within the legal profession and protecting the public from misconduct.
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