professional suspension
[/prəˈfɛʃənəl səˈspɛnʃən/]
nounpl: professional suspensions
suspensão profissional
1. A temporary or permanent ban from practicing a profession, typically imposed by a regulatory body, licensing board, or employer due to misconduct, violation of professional standards, or legal issues
The doctor faced professional suspension after failing to meet the required continuing education credits.
O médico enfrentou uma suspensão profissional após não cumprir os créditos de educação continuada obrigatória.
2. A disciplinary action that prevents a licensed professional from engaging in their profession for a specified period
The lawyer's professional suspension lasted two years due to ethical violations.
A suspensão profissional do advogado durou dois anos devido a violações éticas.
In both Brazil and the United States, professional suspension is a serious disciplinary measure regulated by state or national professional licensing boards (such as bar associations for lawyers, medical boards for doctors, and engineering councils). In Brazil, the 'Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil' (Brazilian Bar Association) and 'Conselho Federal de Medicina' (Federal Council of Medicine) are key regulatory bodies. This action significantly impacts career prospects and professional reputation, and reinstatement typically requires demonstrating rehabilitation and compliance.
Related Idioms & Phrases
under professional suspension
face professional suspension
lift a professional suspension
grounds for professional suspension
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