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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disbarmentnoun

    the act of expelling a lawyer from the practice of law

Wiktionary

  1. disbarmentnoun

    The disqualification of a lawyer from membership in a bar association, usually as punishment for wrongdoing; the result of being disbarred.

Wikipedia

  1. Disbarment

    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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  1. disbarment

    Disbarment is a legal term referring to the removal or revocation of a lawyer's license or right to practice law, typically due to unethical or criminal behavior. It essentially expels or excludes the lawyer from the bar, or the legal profession's governing body. This disciplinary action is usually undertaken by a state bar association or a court.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Disbarmentnoun

    act of disbarring

Wikidata

  1. Disbarment

    Disbarment is the removal of a lawyer from a bar association or the practice of law, thus revoking his or her law license or admission to practice law. Procedures vary depending on the law society.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of disbarment in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of disbarment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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