Debarred

/dɪˈbɑːrd/ adjective

Definition

Officially excluded or prevented from doing something; barred by authority from participation or access.

Etymology

Past participle of debar, used as an adjective. Describes the state of someone who has been officially excluded or prohibited.

Kelly Says

If you've been 'debarred from government contracts,' you've hit an important legal status—it's often used in compliance discussions where companies are permanently excluded from doing business with federal agencies.

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