HyperDic: debarment

English > 2 senses of the word debarment:
NOUNstatedebarmentthe state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying / enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices)
actdebarmentthe act of prevention by legal means
debarment > pronunciation
Soundsdihbaa'rmahnt
Rhymesabandonment ... wonderment: 671 rhymes with ahnt...
English > debarment: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being debarred (excluded from enjoying / enjoying certain possessions or rights or practices).
BroaderexclusionThe state of being excluded
Verbsdebarprevent from entering
English > debarment: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe act of prevention by legal means.
Example"they achieved his debarment from holding public office"
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Narrowersuspension, temporary removalA temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
Broaderprevention, barThe act of preventing / preventing
Spanishexclusión
Verbsdebarbar temporarily

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