Bar, theBar, the noun 
1British English the profession of being a barrister, or the members of this profession: 
He retired after 25 years at the Bar.2American English the profession of being a lawyer, or the members of this profession: the State Bar of California3American English informal the exam that you must take to become a lawyer4be called to the Bar British English to become a barrister
1British English the profession of being a barrister, or the members of this profession: He retired after 25 years at the Bar.2American English the profession of being a lawyer, or the members of this profession: the State Bar of California3American English informal the exam that you must take to become a lawyer4be called to the Bar British English to become a barrister