disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: something that disqualifies or incapacitates
2
: the act of disqualifying : the state of being disqualified
disqualification from office
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Under these rules, such a refusal results in disqualification and the corresponding sanctions.
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Le Pen’s disqualification is certain to draw attacks from Washington, D.C.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Accepts Mark Twain Prize With Profound Speech Measurements at the rear of the planks recorded a 8.6mm thickness on two points and 8.5mm at another, falling below the minimum 9mm requirement and triggering an automatic disqualification.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the disqualification has been confirmed by the FIA.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Le Pen’s disqualification is certain to draw attacks from Washington, D.C.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025
Accepts Mark Twain Prize With Profound Speech Measurements at the rear of the planks recorded a 8.6mm thickness on two points and 8.5mm at another, falling below the minimum 9mm requirement and triggering an automatic disqualification.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
However, the disqualification has been confirmed by the FIA.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disqualification
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disqualification. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌkwäl-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: something that disqualifies
2
: the act of disqualifying : the state of being disqualified
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disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: something that disqualifies or incapacitates
2
: the act of disqualifying : state of being disqualified
disqualification of a juror for bias
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