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

And earlier this year, runners from the 2016 event received additional prize money after the disqualification of Joyce Chepkirui. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 July 2025

Hein's overall handling of the Wagner cases prompted Canepa to file two of the 11 affidavits of disqualification against him in December. —Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

With Brown on the cusp of disqualification, the Celtics opted to roll with a double-big lineup featuring a visibly fatigued Porzingis, who looked a step slow on both ends. —Zack Cox, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025

Six appealed their disqualifications but none of the disqualifications were overturned, the NYPD said in court papers. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 July 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