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
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In his public statements, Wallace reflected on his long-standing relationship with NASCAR and his reaction to the disqualification.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Non-compliance with these Official Rules shall result in disqualification and award of the prize(s) to an alternate winner.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The dropping of charges is also unrelated to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) appeal over her disqualification in overseeing the case.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Non-compliance with these Official Rules shall result in disqualification and award of the prize(s) to an alternate winner.
—USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The dropping of charges is also unrelated to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) appeal over her disqualification in overseeing the case.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Disqualification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disqualification. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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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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