disqualification

noun dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion \ (ˌ)dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

Definition of disqualification

1 : something that disqualifies or incapacitates

2 : the act of disqualifying : the state of being disqualified

disqualification from office

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Recent Examples of disqualification from the Web

In descending order, one of Atalanta, Fiorentina, Torino and Sampdoria will all be vying for the European spot, and have duly each been attempting to clean up their books in anticipation of Milan's disqualification.

— SI.com, "UEFA Ban Italian Giants AC Milan From European Football Following FFP Failings," 27 June 2018
My goal has been to keep the disqualification rate as low as possible.

— james anderson, The Seattle Times, "Gubernatorial races top Colorado’s mid-term primaries," 25 June 2018
After a disqualification in the 100-meter preliminaries, Milwaukee King’s Amari Brown remained cool and collected in winning the 200 meters with ease, crossing in 24.65 seconds.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here are the teams and athletes from Milwaukee area who won state titles in 2017-18," 20 June 2018
In a 2-1 decision, the appeals panel rejected Griffen’s argument the disqualification violated his constitutional rights.

— andrew demillo, The Seattle Times, "Arkansas judge’s suit over execution demonstration dismissed," 2 July 2018
The Undertaker with Paul Bearer defeated Giant Gonzalez with Harvey Wippleman by disqualification.

— jim varsallone, miamiherald, "Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney hold special meanings to WWE NXT double champ Adam Cole," 1 June 2018
Two silver linings for the U.S. team in an event marred by disqualifications.

— ken goe, OregonLive.com, "UO Ducks lower expectations for NCAA Indoor Championships; Oregon track & field rundown," 5 Mar. 2018
Griffen has claimed the disqualification violated his constitutional rights.

— Washington Post, "Arkansas judge seen at anti-execution rally faces sanction," 8 June 2018
Use of materials that are not original to you, not in the public domain or that have not been licensed from the applicable owners by you may result in disqualification.

— CNN, "OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS," 12 June 2018

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