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Disqualification

Noun CEFR C2
dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
    countable, uncountable
  2. That which disqualifies; that which causes someone to be unfit for a certain purpose or role
    countable, uncountable
  3. The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.
    countable, uncountable

Equivalents

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Examples

“the disqualification of certain people for holding certain positions”
“Henry won the match⟳ due to the disqualification of his opponent.”
“Conviction of crime is a disqualification of a person for office.”
“Sickness is a disqualification for labor.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Disqualified disqualifier Disqualifies Disqualify Disqualifying disquette

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