disqualification

[ dis-kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of disqualifying.
2. the state of being disqualified.
3. something that disqualifies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disqualification¹

First recorded in 1705–15; disquali(fy) + -fication

Example Sentences

The United States appealed its disqualification from the first round of the first-ever 4x400 mixed relay, a heat it otherwise won easily.

From Washington Post

Though they can’t go back in time and remove the athletes from the competition, officials hope that retroactive testing and disqualifications will deter athletes from taking illicit substances.

From Ozy

In the past, competitors have been prohibited from promoting their sponsors in any way during the Olympics, with the threat of disqualification hanging over their heads should they fail to do so.

From Outside Online

Men who fail to comply could face criminal prosecution, denial of federal student loans, disqualification from citizenship and other penalties.

From Washington Post

Last month, China passed a resolution allowing the disqualification of Hong Kong lawmakers who weren’t deemed sufficiently loyal — prompting opposition legislators to resign en masse.

From Fortune

Is a school with students in gangs an automatic disqualification?

From The Daily Beast

The reality is that being pro-life immediately gets him off the disqualification list.

From The Daily Beast

“I am pro-choice, and that is almost a disqualification,” he said.

From The Daily Beast

Simply cooking the four ingredients and placing them on a plate is grounds for disqualification.

From The Daily Beast

Non-compliance with these Official Rules may result in disqualification.

From The Daily Beast

The nomination of the council was to be for life, the only disqualification being bankruptcy or crime.

From Project Gutenberg

Every one knows that slave-holding is no disqualification for church membership, throughout the entire South.

From Project Gutenberg

That this House should have a general discretionary power of disqualification is a dangerous saying.

From Project Gutenberg

The favor of the people might lead even to a disqualification of representing them.

From Project Gutenberg

Samuel J. Tilden is the possessor of nearly every disqualification mentioned.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• elimination
• exclusion