Asked by Dylan Bailey on Jun 05, 2024

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

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

Disbarment

The process of removing a lawyer from the bar association, making them no longer eligible to practice law.

License

A formal permission granted by a competent authority to engage in a certain activity or to use a specific item that would otherwise be illegal or infringing on rights.

Unethical Conduct

Behaviors or practices that violate moral or professional standards of behavior, often leading to disciplinary actions.

  • Comprehend the range of disciplinary actions that may be taken against lawyers for breaches of ethical behavior, such as disbarment, suspension, and formal warning.
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Zybrea KnightJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Disbarment is the process through which a lawyer is removed from the bar association or the legal profession, making it illegal for them to practice law. This is typically due to unethical or illegal conduct.