strike off
Britishverb
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to remove or erase from (a list, record, etc) by or as if by a stroke of the pen
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(adverb) to cut off or separate by or as if by a blow
she was struck off from the inheritance
Example Sentences
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Following the conclusion of the tribunal, a spokesperson for the GMC said: "There is no place for antisemitism, sexism or misogyny in medicine, and we will always seek to strike off doctors for such conduct."
From BBC
Lewis Hall crashed a strike off the crossbar with Newcastle's best effort.
From Barron's
The change decreased the margin of error for umpires in their evaluations, resulting in fewer called strikes off the edges of the plate.
From Los Angeles Times
There is an active proposal to strike off both FastFoam Limited and Smarter Insulation from the companies register.
From BBC
The SRA has the power to fine individuals up to £25,000, or refer cases to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal which can issue unlimited fines and suspend, or strike off, solicitors.
From BBC
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