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- [dis-bahr]
- /dɪsˈbɑr/
- /dɪsˈbɑːmənt/
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- [dis-bahr]
- /dɪsˈbɑr/
Definitions of disbarment word
- verb with object disbarment to expel from the legal profession or from the bar of a particular court. 1
- noun disbarment (legal) The disqualification of a lawyer from membership in a bar association, usually as punishment for wrongdoing; the result of being disbarred. 1
- noun disbarment lawyer: ban from legal practice 1
- noun disbarment (law) The disqualification of a lawyer from membership in a bar association, usually as punishment for wrongdoing; the result of being disbarred. 0
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Origin of disbarment
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; dis-1 + bar1
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Parts of speech for Disbarment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disbarment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
disbarment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disbarment
noun disbarment
- ignominy — disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.
- humiliation — an act or instance of humiliating or being humiliated.
- dishonor — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
- degradation — You use degradation to refer to a situation, condition, or experience which you consider shameful and disgusting, especially one which involves poverty or immorality.
- disrespect — Lack of respect or courtesy.
Antonyms for disbarment
noun disbarment
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- admiration — Admiration is a feeling of great liking and respect for a person or thing.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
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