Suspension of Law License
/səˈspɛnʃən ʌv lɔː ˈlaɪsəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The temporary withdrawal of a lawyer's authorization to practice law, often as a disciplinary action arising from misconduct or ethical violations.
The state bar imposed a suspension of law license on the attorney for unethical behavior.
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Commentary
Suspension of a law license typically differs from disbarment in duration and consequences; drafters should distinguish temporary suspension terms from permanent revocation.
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