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

Any suspension is a separate disciplinary ruling, not an automatic rule of disqualification. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

The notice may identify whether the action is a suspension, revocation, denial, or disqualification; cite the statutory or administrative basis for the action; state its effective date; and provide any hearing or petition deadline. — Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Lastly, owners also approved a change to allow league personnel to consult with on-field officials regarding flagrant football acts and non-football acts that aren’t called on the field and could lead to disqualification. — Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Failure to comply with the rules would result in disqualification for contestants. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 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