disbar — to expel a lawyer from the legal profession as punishment for unethical conduct
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to expel a lawyer from the legal profession as punishment for unethical conduct
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈbɑːr/
Example Sentences
- After lying under oath, the famous attorney was disbarred faster than you can say 'objection!'
- The state bar association will disbar any lawyer who violates professional ethics.
- He was so afraid they would disbar him that he couldn't sleep for weeks.
disbar
VERB[/dɪsˈbɑːr/]
to expel a lawyer from the legal profession as punishment for unethical conduct
The committee voted to disbar the lawyer for misconduct.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the legal term 'bar', referring to the barrier in courtrooms where lawyers stand to practice law. The prefix 'dis-' means removal or separation.
Breakdown
dis- (removal/away from) + bar (the legal profession/courtroom barrier)
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“After lying under oath, the famous attorney was disbarred faster than you can say 'objection!'”
“The state bar association will disbar any lawyer who violates professional ethics.”
“He was so afraid they would disbar him that he couldn't sleep for weeks.”
“The comedy show joked that even cartoon lawyers get disbarred in Toontown.”
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