
Disbar
Legal Consequence
Used to describe a serious legal penalty for a lawyer's professional misconduct.
After fabricating evidence, the corrupt attorney was disbarred.
Irreversible Action
Once disbarred, it is very difficult for the lawyer to return to the legal profession.
Disbarred after the scandal, John found it impossible to practice law again.
Specific Context
'Disbar' specifically refers to lawyers or individuals who have the right to represent others in court.
As a medical professional, he was concerned about malpractice, not about being disbarred.
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Disqualify
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