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

The contestants spill tea on drama, on-set romance, disqualification rumors, partying with The View stars, and more. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025

Failure to comply with the contest rules may result in a contestant's disqualification. —Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025

Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025

After the double disqualification in Las Vegas and this fumbling of the pit calls handed Verstappen back-to-back wins, Piastri has now slipped to third in the standings, 16 points behind Norris. —Luke Smith, New York Times, 1 Dec. 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