bar
- A railing in a courtroom that separates the judge's area from the rest of the courtroom
- The collective term for all individuals who are legally qualified to practice law
- The occupation or profession associated with practicing law
- Something that prevents entry, advancement, or carrying out an action
- An invisible hurdle or obstruction that hinders progress
- The final denial of a legal claim or action, particularly after a previous lawsuit addressing the same issue between the same parties has been lost
- To exclude or keep out
- To stop or hinder something from happening or someone from doing something
- To act as a hindrance or objection to a claim or action
- To stop a person or party from initiating a legal claim or action
- The attorney will attempt to bar the introduction of the new evidence, arguing that it's irrelevant to the case.
- After passing the state bar exam, she became an official member of the legal bar.
- The company instituted a bar on solicitation in an attempt to limit interruptions during work hours.
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