Bar
/bɑːr/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal profession, collectively referring to lawyers qualified to practice law.
She was admitted to the bar after passing the exam.
- (n.) A physical barrier in a courtroom separating the public from the area reserved for participants in the trial.
He stood behind the bar while giving his testimony.
- (n.) An organization or association of lawyers authorized to regulate the practice of law.
The state bar governs all practicing attorneys.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'bar' often denotes both the legal profession as a body and the actual physical demarcation in courtrooms; clarity depends on context.
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