disbar

/ˈdɪzbɑr/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove a lawyer from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law, especially because of misconduct.

“The lawyer was disbarred after a long trial for money laundering.”

2. noun

the act of removing a lawyer from the roll of attorneys licensed to practice law.

“The disbarment of the lawyer was a major scandal in the legal community.”

Synonyms

  • disqualify
  • expel
  • remove

Antonyms

  • reinstate
  • relicense