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The act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified
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disqualification
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Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A disqualification (abbreviated DQ ) is a term used when a bout is stopped short of knockout or judges' decision because, intentionally, one or both contestants have repeatedly or flagrantly fouled an opponent or violated other rules. The disqualified boxer ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Disqualification \Dis*qual`i*fi*ca"tion\, n. The act of disqualifying, or state of being disqualified; want of qualification; incompetency; disability; as, the disqualification of men for holding certain offices. That which disqualifies; that which incapacitates ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. unfitness that bars you from participation the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 The act of disqualifying, or state of being disqualified; want of qualification; incompetency; disability; as, the disqualification of men for holding certain offices. 2 That which disqualifies; that which incapacitates or makes unfit; as, conviction ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1710s, agent noun from disqualify .
Usage examples of disqualification.
All the spiritual censures and disqualifications were abolished ^103 by his prudent successors.
All the spiritual censures and disqualifications were abolished ^103 by his prudent successors.
Any fouls and/or disqualifications will be at the discretion of the track's governing board.
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