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disbar

/dɪsˈbɑː/ verb · British & US
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What does disbar mean?

verb

To remove or strip a lawyer of their license to practice law, often as a result of misconduct or unethical behavior. To disbar someone is to revoke their right to practice law.

Example

"The lawyer was disbarred after being found guilty of embezzling client funds."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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