Disbar vs. Debar
Disbar
Definition
Disbar means to remove a lawyer from the bar association, effectively revoking their legal license to practice law, often due to unethical behavior or misconduct.
Debar
Definition
Debar means to prevent someone from doing something, often related to being excluded from a certain activity or place, typically due to a violation of rules or regulations.
Example
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The lawyer was disbarred after being found guilty of fraud.
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She worked hard to regain her reputation after being disbarred for a minor infraction.
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The committee decided to disbar him due to multiple complaints from clients.
Example
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He was debarred from participating in the competition after failing a drug test.
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The school decided to debar students who had not paid their tuition fees from attending the prom.
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She was debarred from the conference due to her inappropriate conduct at previous events.