Phrase guide

bar examination

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An examination that must be passed by persons who wish to practice law.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

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 exam

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: examination, exam, test

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 律師資格考試 /律师资格考试 (lǜshī zīgé kǎoshì) — examination
  • Chinese Mandarin: 律师资格考试 (lǜshī zīgé kǎoshì) — examination
  • Czech: advokátní zkouška — examination
  • Finnish: asianajajatutkinto — examination
  • French: examen du barreau — examination
  • Polish: egzamin adwokacki — examination