verb
- to expel (a lawyer) from the legal profession or bar association, typically for professional misconduct
Usage: legal term; third person singular present tense
Examples
- The state bar association disbars attorneys who commit serious ethical violations.
- If found guilty of fraud, the court disbars the lawyer immediately.
- The disciplinary board disbars any attorney who misappropriates client funds.
- She fears the committee will disbar her for the conflict of interest.
- The judge disbars lawyers who repeatedly violate court rules.
- Professional misconduct often disbars attorneys permanently.