Disbar

/dɪsˈbɑːr/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To expel a lawyer from the bar association, revoking their license to practice law.
    The judge decided to disbar the attorney after the ethical violations were confirmed.

Forms

  • disbars
  • disbarring
  • disbarred

Commentary

Disbarment is a formal and permanent removal from the legal profession, typically following serious misconduct.

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