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debar

 

[ dɪˈbɑːr ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To debar someone is to officially prohibit or exclude them from a certain activity or privilege. This term is often used in legal, academic, or professional settings where an individual is banned from participating in specific actions or benefits. Debarring can occur due to misconduct, failure to meet standards, or legal infractions. The term can also apply to financial contexts, such as debarment from government contracts or funding.

Synonyms

ban, disqualify, exclude, prohibit

Examples of usage

  • He was debarred from participating in the competition due to his previous rule violations.
  • The company decided to debar the contractor for failing to meet safety regulations.
  • After the investigation, she was debarred from her position for unethical behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "debar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excluir

🇮🇳 अवरोधित करना

🇩🇪 ausschließen

🇮🇩 menghapus

🇺🇦 виключати

🇵🇱 wykluczyć

🇯🇵 除外する

🇫🇷 exclure

🇪🇸 excluir

🇹🇷 hariç tutmak

🇰🇷 제외하다

🇸🇦 استبعاد

🇨🇿 vyloučit

🇸🇰 vylúčiť

🇨🇳 排除

🇸🇮 izključiti

🇮🇸 útiloka

🇰🇿 шығарып тастау

🇬🇪 გამოკლება

🇦🇿 istisna etmək

🇲🇽 excluir

Word origin

The word 'debar' originates from the Middle English term 'debarre', which was derived from the Old French 'debarer'. The prefix 'de-' suggests removal or reversal, while 'bar' comes from the Latin 'barra', meaning barrier or obstruction. The evolution of the word reflects the notion of blocking someone from access or participation in certain activities. Over time, 'debar' gained usage in legal jargon and formal contexts, solidifying its presence in English lexicon by the 15th century. The term has continued to be used in modern legal and administrative contexts to indicate exclusion or prohibition.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,933, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.