noun
- plural of disbarment; the action or process of removing a lawyer from the bar, prohibiting them from practicing law
Usage: legal term; typically used in formal or official contexts
Examples
- Several disbarments occurred last year due to ethical violations.
- The state bar association announced multiple disbarments following the investigation.
- Disbarments are serious consequences for lawyers who violate professional conduct rules.
- The court reviewed the disbarments to ensure they were justified.
- Recent disbarments have highlighted the importance of legal ethics training.
- Attorneys facing disbarments have the right to appeal the decision.