Disqualification

noun

/dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounThe act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

"Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent."

2.nounThat 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."

3.noun: The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.

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