Disbarring
/dɪsˈbɑːrɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The formal removal of a lawyer's license to practice law, typically due to misconduct or ethical violations.
The lawyer faced disbarring after the court found him guilty of fraud.
Forms
- disbar
- disbarred
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Commentary
Disbarring is a disciplinary sanction distinct from suspension; it denotes permanent removal, so clarity in usage is essential.
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