disqualification

English

Etymology

dis- + qualification

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/
  • Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

disqualification (countable and uncountable, plural disqualifications)

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. (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

Translations

French

Pronunciation

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Noun

disqualification f (plural disqualifications)

  1. disqualification

Further reading

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