The revocation of an attorney's license is known as which term?

The revocation of an attorney's license is known as which term?

• A. Negligence
• B. Suspension
• C. Reprimand or censure
• D. Disbarment

Answer: (D)

The term for revoking an attorney’s license to practice law is disbarment. Disbarment is the permanent removal of the right to practice, issued by a bar association or court as a disciplinary measure for serious professional misconduct. Suspension is a temporary loss of the license, with the possibility of reinstatement after a set period, so it’s not permanent like disbarment. A reprimand or censure is a formal admonition of misconduct—it's a less severe sanction and does not strip the attorney of the license. Negligence refers to failing to meet the expected standard of care and may lead to malpractice actions or disciplinary complaints, but it describes conduct, not the act of removing an attorney’s license.

The term for revoking an attorney’s license to practice law is disbarment. Disbarment is the permanent removal of the right to practice, issued by a bar association or court as a disciplinary measure for serious professional misconduct.

Suspension is a temporary loss of the license, with the possibility of reinstatement after a set period, so it’s not permanent like disbarment. A reprimand or censure is a formal admonition of misconduct—it's a less severe sanction and does not strip the attorney of the license. Negligence refers to failing to meet the expected standard of care and may lead to malpractice actions or disciplinary complaints, but it describes conduct, not the act of removing an attorney’s license.