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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Price's latest conviction and driving disqualification was dealt with in the Single Justice Procedure, a secretive court process where magistrates deal with less serious criminal cases behind closed doors.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The sheriff also imposed a 58-month driving disqualification for the motoring offences.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Archer seeks Joby’s disqualification from an FAA pilot program and scrutiny of its federal partnerships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
The Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych said he hoped "truth will prevail" after he appealed his disqualification from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics at sport's top court on Friday.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
In those few European countries that permit limited postprison disqualification, the sanction is very narrowly tailored and the number of people disenfranchised is probably in the dozens or hundreds.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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