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Definition of disbarment

disbarment

/dɪsˈbɑːrmənt/
dis · bar · ment
Plural:disbarments
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• noun

1

The official expulsion of a lawyer from the bar, revoking their license or right to practice law.

Example

"The attorney faced permanent disbarment after the ethics committee uncovered evidence of financial misconduct."

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• Rhymes for disbarment

• Nearby Words

disband
disbandment
disbar
disbarment
disbelief
disbelieve
disbeliever

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'disbar' (from 'dis-' + 'bar', referring to the physical barrier in an English courtroom separating the judge and lawyers from the public) and the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disbarment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disbarment
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