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English
Etymology
From dis- + qualification.
Pronunciation
Noun
disqualification (countable and uncountable, plural disqualifications)
- The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
the disqualification of certain people for holding certain positions
Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent.
- That 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.
Sickness is a disqualification for labor.
- (basketball): The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.
- Synonym: fouling out
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French
Pronunciation
Noun
disqualification f (plural disqualifications)
- disqualification
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