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

Jockey Antonio Fresu has drawn a three-day suspension for failing to make an effort to maintain a straight course in the stretch of Saturday’s 11th race, resulting in the disqualification of his mount, Lady In Paris, from first to fourth. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026

Mox shoved Rick Knox, who still didn’t have the guts or aptitude to call for a disqualification. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns supported Danhausen in his no disqualification match against JD McDonagh. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

In the track events, there were three false starts, each of which typically means an automatic disqualification for the violator. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

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