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Disbar

usgb/dɪsˈbɑːr/Volume
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Legal Consequence

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

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After fabricating evidence, the corrupt attorney was disbarred.
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Irreversible Action

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

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

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

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