disciplinary rule
- A guideline listed in the American Bar Association's (ABA) Code of Professional Responsibility, violating which can potentially lead to punitive measures against the offending lawyer
- The lawyer faced serious consequences for breaking a disciplinary rule of the ABA Code of Professional Responsibility.
- Familiarity with every disciplinary rule is critical for legal professionals to maintain professional conduct and prevent disciplinary action.
- The lawyer was warned of potential disciplinary action should they continue to violate the disciplinary rule.
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