disbar

English

/dɪsˈbɑː(ɹ)/

verb
Definitions
  • (legal) To expel from the bar, or the legal profession; to deprive (an attorney, barrister, or counselor) of his or her status and privileges as such.
  • (transitive) To exclude (a person) from something.

Etymology

Prefix from English bar (drinking establishment).

Origin

English

bar

Gloss

drinking establishment

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