Disbar

/dɪsˈbɑːr/

verb

To stop a lawyer from working in law, usually because they have broken the rules.

The lawyer was disbarred because he broke the professional code.

Formal

Technical

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Used to describe a serious legal penalty for a lawyer's professional misconduct.

After fabricating evidence, the corrupt attorney was disbarred.

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Once disbarred, it is very difficult for the lawyer to return to the legal profession.

Disbarred after the scandal, John found it impossible to practice law again.

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'Disbar' specifically refers to lawyers or individuals who have the right to represent others in court.

As a medical professional, he was concerned about malpractice, not about being disbarred.

disqualify

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