disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
1
: something that disqualifies or incapacitates
2
: the act of disqualifying : the state of being disqualified
disqualification from office
Examples of disqualification in a Sentence
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Baffert, who has had no violations in any state since the 2021 Derby, and Zedan filed numerous suits to overturn the disqualification of Medina Spirit and suspension of Baffert, but were unsuccessful.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Chief among them is Maduro’s disqualification of the leading opposition candidate, Maria Corina Machado, who a series of polls have indicated would easily beat Maduro, running for his third term as president.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The incident led to the suspension of his record label contract, a disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards and the removal of his songs from radio play.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The clip was later obtained by TMZ, which led to the suspension of his record label contract, removal from radio airplay, and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
While the disqualifications apply only to the specific cases in which they were filed, Pham based the disqualifications on Shore’s conduct in multiple previous cases.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Former President Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants on Friday filed their appeal of the disqualification ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the Georgia election interference case.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
After the clip was obtained by TMZ, the fallout included the suspension of Morgan's record label contract, removal of his songs from radio airplay and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Baffert, who has had no violations in any state since the 2021 Derby, and Zedan filed numerous suits to overturn the disqualification of Medina Spirit and suspension of Baffert, but were unsuccessful.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Chief among them is Maduro’s disqualification of the leading opposition candidate, Maria Corina Machado, who a series of polls have indicated would easily beat Maduro, running for his third term as president.
—Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
The incident led to the suspension of his record label contract, a disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards and the removal of his songs from radio play.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
The clip was later obtained by TMZ, which led to the suspension of his record label contract, removal from radio airplay, and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2024
While the disqualifications apply only to the specific cases in which they were filed, Pham based the disqualifications on Shore’s conduct in multiple previous cases.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Former President Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants on Friday filed their appeal of the disqualification ruling that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the Georgia election interference case.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
After the clip was obtained by TMZ, the fallout included the suspension of Morgan's record label contract, removal of his songs from radio airplay and disqualification from the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards.
—Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
(ˌ)dis-ˌkwäl-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: something that disqualifies
2
: the act of disqualifying : the state of being disqualified
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disqualification
noun
dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
dis-ˌkwä-lə-fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: something that disqualifies or incapacitates
2
: the act of disqualifying : state of being disqualified
disqualification of a juror for bias
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