Disbenching

/dɪsˈbɛntʃɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of removing someone from a position of authority or office, especially a judge from the bench.

Etymology

The gerund or noun form of 'disbench,' created by adding '-ing' to express the action itself as a noun.

Kelly Says

In English legal history, the 'disbenching' of a judge was such a formal, serious process that it required careful documentation and official pronouncements.

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