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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Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych has lost his bid to overturn an Olympic disqualification over his helmet decorated with tributes to Ukraine’s war dead.
From Los Angeles Times
Pushing off before the lights go out results in heavy penalties or even disqualification and that led to many of the sliders erring on the side of caution with some hesitant starts.
From BBC
The Olympian didn’t budge, and the standoff ended with his disqualification.
An impassioned Heraskevych, who is allowed to remain at the Games despite not competing, told reporters at the Cortina Sliding Centre that he believed his disqualification was "totally wrong".
From Barron's
When asked about the risk of Vladislav Heraskevych's disqualification if he follows through on his statements, Adams said that the rules would be enforced.
From Barron's
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