disbarment

/dɪsˈbɑrmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of removing a lawyer from the roll of solicitors or barristers, often as a result of misconduct or failure to meet professional standards

“The lawyer’s disbarment was a result of his involvement in a corruption scandal.”

Synonyms

  • ejection
  • expulsion
  • removal

Antonyms

  • admission
  • certification
  • licensure