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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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, 4 Nov. 2024
The disqualification of Bell for executing a wall ride on the final lap added to the uproar.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—TIME.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The election case against Trump in Georgia is on hold until an appeal seeking Willis' disqualification from the racketeering case is resolved.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
The disqualification of Bell for executing a wall ride on the final lap added to the uproar.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
—TIME.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The election case against Trump in Georgia is on hold until an appeal seeking Willis' disqualification from the racketeering case is resolved.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 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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