— debarment , n.
/di bahr"/ , v.t., debarred, debarring .
1. to shut out or exclude from a place or condition: to debar all those who are not members.
2. to hinder or prevent; prohibit: to debar an action.
[ 1400-50; late ME desbarrer to lock out, bar. See DE-, BAR 1 ]
Syn. 2. interdict.
Ant. 1. admit. 2. permit.