Bar Membership
/ˈbɑːr mɛm.bər.ʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) The status or record of being licensed and authorized to practice law in a particular jurisdiction after passing the requisite bar examination and fulfilling admission criteria.
Her bar membership allows her to represent clients in all state courts.
- (n.) The organized list or registry of attorneys permitted to practice law within a specific jurisdiction.
The bar membership is published annually to confirm licensed lawyers.
Forms
- bar membership
- bar memberships
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Commentary
Bar membership connotes both the formal admission status of a lawyer and the official registry of such admitted lawyers; context usually clarifies the intended meaning.
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