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Meaning of debar
to prevent or forbid someone from doing something or from entering a place
Etymology of debar
The word "debar" originated from the Old French word "desbarer," which means "to unbar" or "to remove the bar," and is derived from the verb "barer," meaning "to bar" or "to obstruct"
Historically, the word "debar" was used to describe the act of removing a bar or obstacle, but its meaning has since shifted to describe the act of imposing a barrier or restriction
Synonyms
Definitions
- To prevent someone from doing something or from entering a place, typically as a form of punishment or to maintain order
- * To disqualify or exclude someone from a particular activity, position, or privilege
Usage Examples
- The court debarred the lawyer from practicing law due to his unethical behavior
- * The university debarred the student from attending classes after he was found guilty of plagiarism
- * The government debarred the company from bidding on contracts after it was found to have engaged in corrupt practices