How Do You Spell DISBAR?

Pronunciation: [dɪsbˈɑː] (IPA)

The word "disbar" is spelled with a dis- prefix, meaning to remove or revoke, and the root word bar, referring to the right to practice law. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /dɪsˈbɑːr/. The stress is on the second syllable, and the first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. The "s" in both syllables is pronounced with a hissing sound /s/. This word is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the removal of a lawyer's license to practice law.

DISBAR Meaning and Definition

1. Disbar is a verb that refers to the act of removing a lawyer from their position of practicing law, typically due to the violation of professional ethics or serious misconduct. When a lawyer is disbarred, they lose their license to practice law and are no longer recognized as a member of the legal profession.

   The process of disbarment usually involves a formal investigation and subsequent disciplinary proceedings before a judicial or administrative body with the authority to impose penalties on attorneys. Misconduct that can lead to disbarment may include fraud, embezzlement, perjury, bribery, or other serious breaches of professional ethics. It may also result from criminal convictions or unethical behavior that tarnishes the integrity of the legal profession.

   Disbarment is a severe punishment for lawyers as it effectively ends their legal careers, preventing them from representing clients or providing legal advice professionally. It is intended to safeguard the public interest and maintain the high ethical standards expected of legal professionals. When a lawyer is disbarred, their name is often removed from the list of licensed attorneys, and they are prohibited from appearing in court or advertising themselves as attorneys.

   Overall, disbarment plays a crucial role in upholding the integrity and reputation of the legal profession by holding lawyers accountable for their actions and ensuring public trust in the justice system.

2. To deprive a barrister of his right to plead.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISBAR

• disca
• diser
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• disap
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• disobay
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• drubar
• kisar
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• misbere
• yisar
• Fifbar
• DISSOr
• fiubar
• dishaa
• AISSAr
• dosar
• dibba
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• DISBEg
• isnar
• disharo
• Daishar
• Dittar
• nisbaa
• Bimbar
• Misbab
• Dibbaa
• Disshart
• Risaar
• disberd
• disebal
• Cissar
• dibbir
• Dizaar
• deesbar
• Dissare
• nimbar
• Misaar
• Sirskar

Etymology of DISBAR

The word "disbar" originated from the combination of the prefix "dis-" and the word "bar".

The prefix "dis-" is derived from the Latin word "dis", which means "apart" or "away". It is typically used to indicate negation, removal, or separation of something.

The word "bar" originally comes from the Old French word "barre", which means "beam" or "bar". Over time, it developed multiple meanings, including a legal sense referring to the barrier or restriction presented by the legal profession.

When combined, "disbar" essentially means to remove or exclude someone from the legal profession, typically through the revocation of their license to practice law.

Idioms with the word DISBAR

• disbar sm from sth To "disbar someone from something" means to remove or prohibit someone from participating or having access to a particular activity, profession, organization, or privilege. This term is commonly used in the legal context, where disbarment refers to the removal of a lawyer's license or right to practice law. However, the phrase can be applied more broadly to other domains as well.
• disbar from (something) The idiom "disbar from (something)" refers to the act of removing or prohibiting someone, typically a professional, from practicing in their chosen field or being part of a specific group or association. It is commonly used in the context of law, where disbarment refers to the revocation or suspension of an attorney's license to practice law due to unethical behavior or professional misconduct.
• disbar from The idiom "disbar from" refers to the act of legally removing someone from practicing law, particularly as a consequence of unethical or illegal behavior. It is typically used when referring to lawyers or attorneys who have their license to practice revoked by a professional regulatory body or a court of law.
• disbar someone from something The idiom "disbar someone from something" typically means to officially prevent or prohibit someone from participating in a specific activity, profession, or organization, especially one that requires a professional or legal license. It is commonly used in the context of legal associations, where it refers to revoking an individual's license to practice law, thus preventing them from being a member of the legal profession.

Similar spelling words for DISBAR

• disbursal,
• diospyros,
• disparity,
• diaspora,
• disburden,
• disparate,
• disbrow,
• dissever,
• disparage,
• disburse,
• disburser.

Conjugate verb Disbar

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disbarred

you would have disbarred

he/she/it would have disbarred

we would have disbarred

they would have disbarred

I would have disbar

you would have disbar

he/she/it would have disbar

we would have disbar

they would have disbar

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disbarring

you would have been disbarring

he/she/it would have been disbarring

we would have been disbarring

they would have been disbarring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disbar

you would disbar

he/she/it would disbar

we would disbar

they would disbar

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disbarring

you would be disbarring

he/she/it would be disbarring

we would be disbarring

they would be disbarring

FUTURE

I will disbar

you will disbar

he/she/it will disbar

we will disbar

they will disbar

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disbarring

you will be disbarring

he/she/it will be disbarring

we will be disbarring

they will be disbarring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disbarred

you will have disbarred

he/she/it will have disbarred

we will have disbarred

they will have disbarred

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disbarring

you will have been disbarring

he/she/it will have been disbarring

we will have been disbarring

they will have been disbarring

IMPERATIVE

you disbar

we let´s disbar

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disbar

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disbarring

you were disbarring

he/she/it was disbarring

we were disbarring

they were disbarring

PAST PARTICIPLE

disbarred

PAST PERFECT

I had disbarred

you had disbarred

he/she/it had disbarred

we had disbarred

they had disbarred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disbarring

you had been disbarring

he/she/it had been disbarring

we had been disbarring

they had been disbarring

PRESENT

I disbar

you disbar

he/she/it disbars

we disbar

they disbar

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disbarring

you are disbarring

he/she/it is disbarring

we are disbarring

they are disbarring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disbarring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disbarred

you have disbarred

he/she/it has disbarred

we have disbarred

they have disbarred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disbarring

you have been disbarring

he/she/it has been disbarring

we have been disbarring

they have been disbarring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disbar

SIMPLE PAST

I disbarred

you disbarred

he/she/it disbarred

we disbarred

they disbarred