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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It's not known at this stage if the disqualification was decided upon by Bandai Namco itself or by organizers at Start.gg.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Any violation of these rules may, at Sponsor’s discretion, result in disqualification.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
In Pennsylvania, an appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state constitution prohibits the disqualification of timely mail ballots because of a missing or improper date.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Raquel Rodriguez returned, attacking Rhea Ripley and allowing Liv Morgan to retain the WWE Women’s World Championship by disqualification.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Any violation of these rules may, at Sponsor’s discretion, result in disqualification.
—Vogue Club, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
In Pennsylvania, an appeals court ruled Wednesday that the state constitution prohibits the disqualification of timely mail ballots because of a missing or improper date.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
Raquel Rodriguez returned, attacking Rhea Ripley and allowing Liv Morgan to retain the WWE Women’s World Championship by disqualification.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disqualification. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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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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