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Disbarring: meaning, definitions and examples

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disbarring

 

[ dɪsˈbɑːrɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Disbarring refers to the formal removal of a lawyer's license to practice law. This process usually occurs due to serious professional misconduct, unethical behavior, or criminal activity associated with the legal profession. Once disbarred, an attorney is not allowed to represent clients in legal matters and loses the right to practice law indefinitely. Disbarring is a significant disciplinary action taken by a legal authority or bar association to uphold the integrity and standards of the legal profession.

Synonyms

disqualification, revocation, termination

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer was disbarred after several allegations of fraud.
  • Following the investigation, the bar association proceeded with disbarring the attorney.
  • Disbarring can have severe implications for a lawyer's career.
  • The court ruled in favor of disbarring the lawyer due to misconduct.

Translations

Translations of the word "disbarring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desqualificação

🇮🇳 अयोग्यता

🇩🇪 Ausschluss

🇮🇩 pencabutan

🇺🇦 виключення

🇵🇱 dyskwalifikacja

🇯🇵 除名

🇫🇷 radiation

🇪🇸 descalificación

🇹🇷 diskalifiyasyon

🇰🇷 제명

🇸🇦 إقصاء

🇨🇿 vyloučení

🇸🇰 vylúčenie

🇨🇳 取消资格

🇸🇮 razrešitev

🇮🇸 útilokun

🇰🇿 құқықтан айыру

🇬🇪 გამორიცხვა

🇦🇿 diskvalifikasiya

🇲🇽 descalificación

Word origin

The term 'disbar' originates from the legal profession in England, dating back to the early 19th century. It is formed by combining the prefix 'dis-', indicating removal or reversal, with 'bar', which refers to the legal profession or the barrier that separates the courtroom from the public. Historically, the 'bar' has been a symbol of the legal profession, representing the barrier that lawyers must pass to practice law. The practice of disbarring attorneys was established to maintain professional standards and ensure accountability among legal practitioners. Over time, disbarring has evolved to incorporate a formalized process involving investigations, hearings, and potential appeals, reflecting the growing complexity of legal ethics and professional conduct.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,611, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.