disbar

[ dis-bahr ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·barred, dis·bar·ring.

1. to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court.

   Synonyms: exclude, suspend, debar

disbar

/ dɪsˈbɑː /

verb

1. to deprive of the status of barrister; expel from the Bar

Usage

Disbar is sometimes wrongly used where debar is meant: he was debarred (not disbarred ) from attending meetings

Derived Forms

• disˈbarment, noun

Other Words From

• dis·barment noun
• undis·barred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disbar¹

First recorded in 1625–35; dis- ¹ + bar ¹

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Duran’s lawyer — who State Bar of California records show was later disbarred for unrelated “acts of moral turpitude” — put on what Baca described as a “grossly ineffective” defense.

From Los Angeles Times

The lawyer has been disbarred twice for his attempts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election on behalf of Donald Trump.

From Salon

A disbarred Manhattan Beach attorney lied about having terminal cancer, stole $117,000 in client funds to support a gambling habit, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

On Friday, he was officially disbarred by the California Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times

Diab did not show up to his trial, was placed on default and was subsequently disbarred.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cheapen
• corrupt
• debase
• degenerate
• demean
• deteriorate
• diminish
• discredit
• disgrace
• downgrade
• impair
• lessen
• reduce
• vitiate
• weaken