disqualification
nounUK /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · US /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/
Etymology From dis- + qualification.
1
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
- the disqualification of certain people for holding certain positions
- Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent.
2
That which disqualifies; that which causes someone to be unfit for a certain purpose or role
- Conviction of crime is a disqualification of a person for office.
- Sickness is a disqualification for labor.
3
Ball games, Basketball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.
- Derived terms
- nondisqualification