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disbarred

 

[ dɪsˈbɑːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Disbarred refers to the action of a legal professional being expelled from the bar association, which is the organization that licenses and regulates lawyers. This typically occurs after a formal process in which the targeted individual is found to have committed ethical violations or engaged in professional misconduct. Being disbarred results in the loss of the ability to practice law. This severe penalty is often seen as a protective measure for the public and the integrity of the legal profession.

Synonyms

deregistered, excluded, expelled

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer was disbarred for embezzling client funds.
  • After the investigation, he was disbarred from practicing law.
  • She faced disbarment due to repeated ethical violations.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbarred" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desligado

🇮🇳 बर्खास्त

🇩🇪 ausgeschlossen

🇮🇩 dicabut

🇺🇦 виключений

🇵🇱 wydalony

🇯🇵 弁護士資格を剥奪された

🇫🇷 radié

🇪🇸 despachado

🇹🇷 meslekten men edilmiş

🇰🇷 제명된

🇸🇦 مفصول

🇨🇿 vyloučen

🇸🇰 vylúčený

🇨🇳 被取消资格的

🇸🇮 izključen

🇮🇸 aftakaður

🇰🇿 құқықтан айырылған

🇬🇪 გამოწვდილი

🇦🇿 qovulmuş

🇲🇽 descalificado

Word origin

The term 'disbar' can be traced back to Middle English, combining 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and 'barre' which refers to the obstruction or barrier to entry into a profession, specifically a legal one. Its roots are firmly planted in the regulatory practices of the legal profession that emerged in the medieval period, as lawyers began to form organized groups and associations. The concept of regulating lawyers predates the formal establishment of bar associations; however, it was during the 19th century that the term became widely used in legal contexts, particularly in the English-speaking world. As the legal profession evolved, so did the terms and processes associated with maintaining its standards, leading to the current understanding of disbarment as a necessary action to protect the integrity of the law and public trust in legal practitioners.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,052, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.