Disqualification Order
/ˌdɪskwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈɔːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial or regulatory directive barring an individual or entity from participating in certain legal acts, roles, or activities due to conflicts of interest, misconduct, or statutory ineligibility.
The court issued a disqualification order preventing the lawyer from representing the client due to a conflict of interest.
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- disqualification order
- disqualification orders
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Commentary
Disqualification orders are often used to maintain fairness and impartiality in legal proceedings by removing parties or professionals whose participation would compromise integrity.
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