disqualification
Americannoun
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an act or instance of disqualifying.
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the state of being disqualified.
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something that disqualifies.
Etymology
Origin of disqualification
First recorded in 1705–15; disquali(fy) + -fication
Example Sentences
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A disqualification would have gone down as a win for Aspinall, who hopes get back into the cage with Gane when he has recovered.
From BBC
It was a second painful weekend in succession for McLaren, after they lost second and fourth places for Norris and Piastri with a double disqualification in Las Vegas.
From BBC
Eight months later, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal, and the disqualification stood.
Norris conceded that his disqualification in Las Vegas had hurt, but said he and the team had dealt with it and moved on.
From Barron's
McLaren say the problem that caused the disqualification of both their cars from the Las Vegas Grand Prix was a concern from the beginning of the race.
From BBC
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