disqualification

dis- +‎ qualification

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

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