disqualification

[ dis-kwol-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of disqualifying.
2. the state of being disqualified.
3. something that disqualifies.

Word History and Origins

Origin of disqualification¹

First recorded in 1705–15; disquali(fy) + -fication

Example Sentences

Baffert and Churchill Downs ended a very public disagreement arising out of the disqualification of Medina Spirit in the 2021 Derby.

From Los Angeles Times

Brewster was Baffert’s attorney in the litigation surrounding the disqualification of Medina Spirit in the 2021 Kentucky Derby.

From Los Angeles Times

Long said in addition to raising the maximum sentence from 14 years to 20 years and the introduce a discretionary life sentence for offenders with a previous conviction for a similar offence, it was proposed to increase the minimum period of mandatory disqualification from driving from two to four years.

From BBC

Taking a break from posting on Truth Social about the vice-presidential debate Tuesday night, Trump switched over to X to call for Rose to be immediately allowed into baseball’s Hall of Fame despite the legendary player’s permanent disqualification for betting on baseball as a player and manager for the Cincinnati Reds.

From Los Angeles Times

He was also given a driven disqualification, which expires in January.

From BBC

Related Words

• elimination
• exclusion