a body of persons engaged in the same profession, formed usually to control entry into the profession, maintain standards, and represent the profession in discussions with other bodies
Examples of 'professional association' in a sentence
professional association
Parliament, in contrast, behaves like a politicians' professional association.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Contact them, your union or professional association for specialist help.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Our professional association turns 70 this week.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
On average, superintendents work more than ten hours a day, but 'many, many' others do more, according to the president of their professional association.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Their professional association does little.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Three-quarters of the degrees are endorsed by professional associations.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I also sense that the professional associations are learning from the past.