What does Disbar mean?
Definitions for Disbar
dɪsˈbɑrdis·bar
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Princeton's WordNet
disbarverb
remove from the bar; expel from the practice of law by official action
"The corrupt lawyer was disbarred"
Wiktionary
disbarverb
To expel from the bar, or the legal profession; to deprive (an attorney, barrister, or counselor) of his or her status and privileges as such.
disbarverb
To exclude someone from something.
Etymology: From dis- + bar
Wikipedia
disbar
Disbarment, also known as striking off, is the removal of a lawyer from a bar association or the practice of law, thus revoking their law license or admission to practice law. Disbarment is usually a punishment for unethical or criminal conduct but may also be imposed for incompetence or incapacity. Procedures vary depending on the law society; temporary disbarment may be referred to as suspension.
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Disbar refers to the action of officially excluding a lawyer from practicing law due to unethical or illegal conduct. It involves the revoking or suspension of their license or ability to practice within a certain jurisdiction.
Webster Dictionary
Disbarverb
to expel from the bar, or the legal profession; to deprive (an attorney, barrister, or counselor) of his status and privileges as such
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Disbar
dis-bär′, v.t. to expel a barrister from the bar.
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Anagrams for Disbar »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Disbar in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Disbar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of Disbar in a Sentence
Now, I have heard some of my Republican colleagues argue that this trial would be unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer in office, an argument that has been roundly repudiated, debunked by constitutional scholars left, right and center, and defies basiccommonsense, it makes nosensewhatsoever that a president — or any official — could commit a heinous crime against our country and then be permitted to resign so as to avoid accountability and a vote to disbar them from future office. It makes nosense.
I have heard some of my Republican colleagues argue that this trial would be unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer in office, an argument that has been roundly repudiated, debunked by constitutional scholars left, right and center, and defies basiccommonsense, it makes nosensewhatsoever that a president — or any official — could commit a heinous crime against our country and then be permitted to resign so as to avoid accountability and a vote to disbar them from future office. It makes nosense.
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