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Debar vs. Disbar
Debar
/dɪˈbɑː/Examples:
She was debarred from entering the club due to misconduct.His history of fraud debarred him from holding public office.New evidence could debar his eligibility in the election.
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Disbar
/dɪsˈbɑː/Examples:
The attorney faced disbarment for ethical violations.She risked being disbarred due to misconduct.His career ended abruptly when he was disbarred.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that debar starts with de-, like deny, as in denying access or participation.
- Disbar starts with dis-, as in disqualify, meaning to remove someone's qualification, specifically from the bar or legal profession.
- Debar is a more general term used in contexts outside of the legal field, often in regulatory or policy settings.
- The di in disbar can remind you of dismiss, as in dismissing someone from a position.
- Debar can involve both people and things, while disbar is specifically about lawyers.
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