verb to remove or delete something, especially from a list or record
In law, 'strike off' can refer to the removal of a lawyer from the bar association due to unethical behavior or violation of professional standards.
In medicine, 'strike off' can refer to the removal of a healthcare professional from the medical register due to misconduct or malpractice.
In the context of business, 'strike off' refers to the removal of a company from the official register, typically due to non-compliance or closure.
In the publishing industry, if a writer fails to meet deadlines or breaches contract terms, the publisher may decide to strike them off their list of approved writers.
If a psychologist is found to be engaging in unethical behavior or malpractice, their license may be revoked by the licensing board, effectively striking them off from practicing as a psychologist.
In the medical field, if a doctor is found guilty of serious misconduct or malpractice, they may be struck off from the medical register, preventing them from practicing medicine.
If an accountant is found to be involved in fraudulent activities or unethical behavior, they may be struck off from the professional accounting body, losing their license to practice as an accountant.