disqualification

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

Updated on: 13 Apr 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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Steeplechase fans may remember the absurd disqualification of all-time maestro Ezekiel Kemboi at the 2016 Olympics.

— martin fritz huber, Outside Online, "It's Time to Change the Rules of Track and Field," 28 Mar. 2018
The state’s online claims system has also drawn complaints for its complexity and its higher rate of rejections and disqualifications.

— simon montlake, The Christian Science Monitor, "In good times, safety net for the jobless frays," 27 Mar. 2018
After early departures, announced transfers and medical disqualifications, the Buckeyes are at 63 scholarship players.

— cleveland.com, "Ohio State football: Scholarship numbers; recruiting needs; how the roster looks for the 2018 season," 16 Jan. 2018
Friday Result: Wild Lando lived up to his name, racing very erratically through the lane and badly impeding two horses, which triggered his obvious disqualification from second place.

— john cherwa, latimes.com, "Racing! Louisiana Derby kicks off final major Kentucky Derby preps," 24 Mar. 2018
This disqualification could cost us as much as $6,000 come tax time.

— tiffanie drayton, Marie Claire, "Marriage Isn't for Black Women," 15 Feb. 2018
The disqualifications could lead to fines from the league, or even suspensions to begin next season.

— USA TODAY, "Dolphins' Drake says throwing helmet was stupid," 1 Jan. 2018
Bolt d'Oro, who was declared the winner of Saturday's Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes at Santa Anita Park after the disqualification of McKinzie, took over the No. 1 spot Monday in the 2018 Kentucky Derby Media Poll compiled by HorseRacingNation.com.

— jason frakes, The Courier-Journal, "Bolt d'Oro moves to top of 2018 Kentucky Derby Media Poll," 12 Mar. 2018
If those disqualifications are upheld, there will be two more by-elections.

— The Economist, "Contentious by-elections disappoint Hong Kong’s democrats," 12 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of disqualification

circa 1714

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disqualification

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

legal Definition of disqualification

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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