debar in English
- debar⇄debar, transitive verb, -barred,-barring.
to bar out; shut out; prevent; prohibit.
Ex. School rules debarred him from playing on the school team until his grades improved. To debar one from leaving the country is a denial of a very material na
debar in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
debar in Hindi हिन्दी
debar in Sindhi سنڌي
debar in Telugu తెలుగు
Debar
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪˈbɑːr/
Definitions
- To officially exclude or prohibit someone from doing something.
- To prevent someone from entering or participating in a particular activity.
Usage Examples
- "The court ruled to debar the company from bidding on government contracts."
- "He was debarred from practicing law after multiple violations."
Etymology
From Old French "desbarer" meaning "to unbar, exclude", derived from Latin "de-" (away, off) + "barrare" (to bar).
Synonyms
- Exclude
- Ban
- Prohibit
- Disqualify
- Restrict
Antonyms
- Allow
- Permit
- Admit
- Authorize
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Excluir | /eks.kluˈiɾ/ |
| French | Interdire | /ɛ̃.tɛʁ.diʁ/ |
| Hindi | निषेध करना | /niṣedh karnā/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 禁止 | /jìn zhǐ/ |
| Russian | Запретить | /zəprʲɪˈtʲitʲ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈbɑː/
- American English: /dɪˈbɑːr/
Historical Usage
The word "debar" has been used in legal and administrative contexts since the 15th century to indicate the exclusion of individuals from privileges or positions.
Cultural Nuances
In different legal systems, "debarment" is a formal process preventing companies or individuals from engaging in government contracts or professional activities due to misconduct.
More Information
Debarment is commonly used in legal and corporate settings to maintain integrity and compliance. Many regulatory agencies have strict debarment policies for ethical violations.