Disbar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪsˈbɑː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Disbar is a verb meaning (transitive) To exclude (a person) from something.
Meaning
(transitive) To exclude (a person) from something.
More Meanings
- (law, transitive) 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.
Example Sentences
The friends of Holmes have been criticising the action of the board in disbarring him on the ground that it was too severe […]
Word Forms
- disbars
- disbarring
- disbarred
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include debar, embar, debarb, suspend, disbench, upbar.
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