professional ban
[/prəˈfɛʃənəl bæn/]
nounpl: professional bans
proibição profissional
1. A legal or official prohibition that prevents a person from practicing their profession or working in a specific field
The athlete received a professional ban after failing the doping test.
O atleta recebeu uma proibição profissional após falhar no teste de doping.
2. A disciplinary measure imposed by a professional body, licensing authority, or court that suspends or revokes someone's right to work in their profession
The lawyer faced a professional ban due to ethical violations.
O advogado enfrentou uma proibição profissional devido a violações éticas.
Professional bans are significant disciplinary measures commonly used in Brazil and the United States across various fields including sports, law, medicine, and finance. In Brazil, the regulatory bodies like CBV (volleyball), CBAt (basketball), and OAB (bar association) frequently impose such bans. In the USA, similar actions are taken by licensing boards and professional organizations. The term carries weight in discussions about professional ethics and accountability.
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