disqualification

American  

[dis-kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / dɪsˌkwɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. an act or instance of disqualifying.

2. the state of being disqualified.

3. something that disqualifies.

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Etymology

Origin of disqualification

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

Example Sentences

Another Tesla driver was caught speeding three times, potentially putting them on the cusp of a disqualification - if they had been identified.

From BBC

“The disqualification should extend to the Utah County Attorney’s Office because no effort has been made to shield their prosecution of this case from his conflict,” Robinson’s attorneys said.

From The Wall Street Journal

That would usually trigger an automatic six-month disqualification from driving, but Salmon avoided a ban, partly because he cares for his seriously ill wife and daughter and drives them to medical appointments.

From BBC

"One of the things we have been pushing for is around some sort of road risk prevention notice, or interim disqualification."

From BBC

In Hamilton's case, the reason for the disqualification was an early indication of a problem that would blight much of Ferrari's season.

From BBC

Related Words

• elimination
• exclusion