disqualification

noun

dis·​qual·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce disqualification (audio)
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. Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025 Any violation of these rules may, at Sponsor’s discretion, result in disqualification. Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025 With less than two minutes to go, Copper was called for her sixth foul and let Gulbeyan know her displeasure, resulting in a technical foul along with her disqualification. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 The run-up to the vote was marred by arrests, intimidation, and disqualifications that left little doubt about the government’s determination to retain power. Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disqualification

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1714, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of disqualification was circa 1714

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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disqualification. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

disqualification

noun
dis·​qual·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion (ˌ)dis-ˌkwäl-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce disqualification (audio)
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 How to pronounce disqualification (audio)
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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