Disqualification
noun
The action of not allowing someone to take part in something because of rules or conditions.
His disqualification from the race was a major setback for the team.
Often appears as...
- driver's disqualification
- disqualification from sports
noun
A condition or action that makes someone not suitable for a job or activity.
His criminal record led to his disqualification from the job.
Often appears as...
- disqualification for employment
- disqualification for office
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The action of legally preventing someone from holding a particular office or profession.
The judge considered the disqualification of the attorney due to ethical violations.
Often appears as...
- disqualification of a judge
- disqualification of a lawyer
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The action of not allowing someone to take part in something because of rules or conditions.
His disqualification from the race was a major setback for the team.
Often appears as...
- driver's disqualification
- disqualification from sports
noun
A condition or action that makes someone not suitable for a job or activity.
His criminal record led to his disqualification from the job.
Often appears as...
- disqualification for employment
- disqualification for office
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
The action of legally preventing someone from holding a particular office or profession.
The judge considered the disqualification of the attorney due to ethical violations.
Often appears as...
- disqualification of a judge
- disqualification of a lawyer
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Sports
Although often heard in sports, 'disqualification' can apply to any competition or event.
She faced disqualification from the baking contest for using a pre-made mix.
Pro Tip 2/3Rule Breaking
'Disqualification' implies a rule was broken, as opposed to voluntary withdrawal.
His disqualification was due to arriving late, not because he chose to quit.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The term usually carries a negative connotation, suggesting a failure to meet standards.
Disqualification from the debate meant her views were not heard.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Sports
Although often heard in sports, 'disqualification' can apply to any competition or event.
She faced disqualification from the baking contest for using a pre-made mix.
Pro Tip 2/3Rule Breaking
'Disqualification' implies a rule was broken, as opposed to voluntary withdrawal.
His disqualification was due to arriving late, not because he chose to quit.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The term usually carries a negative connotation, suggesting a failure to meet standards.
Disqualification from the debate meant her views were not heard.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Just Sports
Although often heard in sports, 'disqualification' can apply to any competition or event.
She faced disqualification from the baking contest for using a pre-made mix.
Pro Tip 2/3Rule Breaking
'Disqualification' implies a rule was broken, as opposed to voluntary withdrawal.
His disqualification was due to arriving late, not because he chose to quit.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
The term usually carries a negative connotation, suggesting a failure to meet standards.
Disqualification from the debate meant her views were not heard.
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Quote examples
Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me.
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Tinnu Anand
I came back to Mumbai with the tag of having assisting the legendary Satyajit Ray. I thought that would be a medal, but it became a disqualification. People thought I would only make serious kinds of cinema.
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Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuelan Politician
Our arguments - and those of hundreds more Venezuelans suffering the same injustice - are clear and forceful: political disqualification violates laws in Venezuela and throughout the continent.
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Roscoe Conkling
American Politician
Show me a better man. Name one and I am answered; but do not point, as a disqualification, to the very facts which make this man fit beyond all others.
Quote examples
Grace Poe
Filipino Businesswoman
The string of disqualification cases were filed against me when I was still contemplating a run for the presidency by people whose motives were suspect at best. Powerful groups with personal agenda are behind these cases. But I am not afraid. Not when the people are behind me.
Quote examples
Tinnu Anand
I came back to Mumbai with the tag of having assisting the legendary Satyajit Ray. I thought that would be a medal, but it became a disqualification. People thought I would only make serious kinds of cinema.
Quote examples
Leopoldo Lopez
Venezuelan Politician
Our arguments - and those of hundreds more Venezuelans suffering the same injustice - are clear and forceful: political disqualification violates laws in Venezuela and throughout the continent.
Quote examples
Roscoe Conkling
American Politician
Show me a better man. Name one and I am answered; but do not point, as a disqualification, to the very facts which make this man fit beyond all others.
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