Disbarment
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Disbarment is a form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It is contrasted with censure or suspension.
For example, Mike Nifong was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent Duke lacrosse players in 2006.