Asked by Samantha Stoner on Jun 17, 2024

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_________is a serious disciplinary sanction in which the attorney is prohibited from practicing law in the state for a given period of time, such as one month or one year, or for an indefinite period of time.

A) Disbarment
B) Suspension
C) A reprimand
D) Disbarment or a reprimand

Disciplinary Sanction

Punishments or measures imposed by a professional organization or regulatory authority to correct misconduct or enforce standards.

Disbarment

A severe disciplinary sanction in which an attorney's license to practice law in the state is revoked because of unethical or illegal conduct.

Suspension

A serious disciplinary sanction in which an attorney who has violated an ethical rule or a law is prohibited from practicing law in the state for a specified or an indefinite period of time.

  • Understand the various disciplinary sanctions that can be imposed on attorneys for violations of professional conduct, including disbarment, suspension, and reprimand.
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Octavio LimpiasJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Suspension is the correct term for a disciplinary sanction where an attorney is prohibited from practicing law for a specific or indefinite period of time, but not permanently removed from practice, which would be disbarment.