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

Under these rules, such a refusal results in disqualification and the corresponding sanctions. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Le Pen’s disqualification is certain to draw attacks from Washington, D.C. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2025

The clip led to the suspension of his record label contract, removal of his music from radio airplay, and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025

The disqualification was an unfortunate end for what had largely been a weekend of progress. —Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 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