ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Disqualification

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Disqualification is a noun meaning The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified.

Meaning

The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified.

More Meanings

  1. That which disqualifies; that which causes someone to be unfit for a certain purpose or role
  2. (basketball): The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.

Example Sentences

Sickness is a disqualification for labor.
Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent.
Conviction of crime is a disqualification of a person for office.
the disqualification of certain people for holding certain positions

Word Forms

Synonyms for disqualification

Depending on context, synonyms include disqualifying.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disqualifying, disenfranchisement, exclusion, deprivation, exclude, nullification.

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