Where a jury is released after a trial is over or after a mistrial. … [Read more...] about DISCHARGE OF JURY
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DISBAR
To permanent suspension an attorney's license and a prohibition to engage in the practice of law. Usually conducted by the state bar and enforced where attorney conduct rises to the level of moral turpitude and significant acts of dishonesty and violations of ethics. In England, to deprive a barrister permanently of the privileges, of his position; it is analogous to striking … [Read more...] about DISBAR
DISCHARGE OF PATIENT
When a patient is officially released by a hospital. … [Read more...] about DISCHARGE OF PATIENT
DISBARMENT
See disbar. … [Read more...] about DISBARMENT
DISBARMENT PROCEEDING
A proceeding to suspend or to revoke an attorney's license to practice law. … [Read more...] about DISBARMENT PROCEEDING