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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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
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TIME.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The disqualifications leave Ferrari already playing catch up against its rivals.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The four-time world champion missed out on a podium finish in the weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, while Lawson advanced to the twelfth position following the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Pierre Gasly after the race after their cars failed to clear FIA's post-race scrutiny.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As a result of the disqualification, Hamilton will receive no points for the drivers’ world championship from this race.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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TIME.com, 24 Mar. 2025
The disqualifications leave Ferrari already playing catch up against its rivals.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The four-time world champion missed out on a podium finish in the weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, while Lawson advanced to the twelfth position following the disqualification of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Pierre Gasly after the race after their cars failed to clear FIA's post-race scrutiny.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
As a result of the disqualification, Hamilton will receive no points for the drivers’ world championship from this race.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 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 2 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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