Professional Disciplinary Board
/ˌproʊfəˈʃənəl dɪsˈsɪplɪnɛri bɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal body established to investigate and adjudicate matters of professional misconduct among members of a regulated profession.
The professional disciplinary board suspended the lawyer's license for ethical violations.
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- professional disciplinary board
- professional disciplinary boards
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Commentary
Term typically denotes a specific panel empowered to enforce ethical standards and impose sanctions within professional fields.
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