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

Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. —Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 29 May 2025

The Derby win was the second for Mott, who also won via disqualification in 2019 with Country House. —Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 18 May 2025

First-time violations carry a fine of up to $500, the disqualification of race results and a 1.5 point penalty. —Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 May 2025

Organizations that continue to use DEI initiatives could be targeted for disqualification from student loan forgiveness under PSLF through Trump’s order. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for disqualification

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization

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