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

Examples of disqualification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But support for Klein seemed to get only stronger in the Netherlands since Saturday’s bombshell announcement, thanks to a general belief, promoted by the Dutch public broadcaster, that Klein did not commit an offense large enough to justify the disqualification. —Claire Moses, New York Times, 15 May 2024

Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. —Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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

Legal Definition

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