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Meaning of disqualification

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

disqualification

Pronunciation:/dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən//dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified

    Example: Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent.

  2. That which disqualifies; that which causes someone to be unfit for a certain purpose or role

    Example: Conviction of crime is a disqualification of a person for office.

  3. : The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.

    Synonyms:fouling out