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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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Failure to fix and getting back on the team would cost the violating team five yards and the player possible disqualification from the game.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
As such, the organization is pushing for a ban of one or two years — though not a disqualification of any results, beyond Indian Wells as per the original verdict.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse her disqualification in the election interference case against President-elect Trump, according to a court filing.
—April Rubin, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
Failure to fix and getting back on the team would cost the violating team five yards and the player possible disqualification from the game.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
As such, the organization is pushing for a ban of one or two years — though not a disqualification of any results, beyond Indian Wells as per the original verdict.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse her disqualification in the election interference case against President-elect Trump, according to a court filing.
—April Rubin, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disqualification. Accessed 24 Feb. 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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