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
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
After the clip was obtained by TMZ, the fallout included the suspension of Morgan's record label contract, removal of his songs from radio airplay and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
At a 2022 trial in state district court, Griffin received the first disqualification from office in over a century under a provision of the 14th Amendment written to prevent former Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2024
McAfee has scheduled a hearing Friday to hear closing arguments on the disqualification issue, and could issue a ruling within a few weeks.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Sweeping disqualifications have barred many politicians from running.
—Susannah George, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Jordan Spieth’s disqualification reignites ‘dumbest rule in all of sports’ debate
LIV pair Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are also set to feature due to recent successes.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump and his co-defendants must be granted the certificate by Judge Scott McAfee, who oversees the case, in order to appeal his ruling on the disqualification issue up to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, if Willis remains on the case, any appeal process — known under state law as a certificate of review — over her disqualification could take several months if the judge grants it.
—Claudia Kelly-Bazan, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2024
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
After the clip was obtained by TMZ, the fallout included the suspension of Morgan's record label contract, removal of his songs from radio airplay and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
At a 2022 trial in state district court, Griffin received the first disqualification from office in over a century under a provision of the 14th Amendment written to prevent former Confederates from serving in government after the Civil War.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2024
McAfee has scheduled a hearing Friday to hear closing arguments on the disqualification issue, and could issue a ruling within a few weeks.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024
Sweeping disqualifications have barred many politicians from running.
—Susannah George, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Jordan Spieth’s disqualification reignites ‘dumbest rule in all of sports’ debate
LIV pair Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Reed are also set to feature due to recent successes.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024
Trump and his co-defendants must be granted the certificate by Judge Scott McAfee, who oversees the case, in order to appeal his ruling on the disqualification issue up to the Georgia Court of Appeals.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024
On the other hand, if Willis remains on the case, any appeal process — known under state law as a certificate of review — over her disqualification could take several months if the judge grants it.
—Claudia Kelly-Bazan, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2024
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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
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