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bar association

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An organization of lawyers which regulates their ability to practice law in a jurisdiction, and/or serves the interests of lawyers in that jurisdiction.

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  • French: barreau — an organization of lawyers
  • German: Rechtsanwaltskammer — an organization of lawyers
  • Hungarian: ügyvédi kamara — an organization of lawyers
  • Italian: Ordine Forense — an organization of lawyers
  • Romanian: colegiu de avocați — an organization of lawyers
  • Swedish: advokatsamfund — an organization of lawyers