disqualification

English

/dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/

noun
Definitions
  • The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
  • That which disqualifies; that which causes someone to be unfit for a certain purpose or role
  • (basketball): The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.

Etymology

Prefix from English qualification.

Origin

English

qualification

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