Meaning of disbar in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dɪsˈbɑr/

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  1. Verb

    disbar

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (in disbar (sense 2)): from dis-‘away’ + bar

    Definitions

    1. remove from the bar

    Examples

    • « expel from the practice of law by official action »
    • « The corrupt lawyer was disbarred »

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