noun
Meaning 1
Clipped compound of bar examination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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bar exam
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noun
Meaning 2
an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school
- he passed the bar exam on his third try
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bar examination
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: examination, exam, test
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