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disqualification

/dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ noun C1
  1. The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified (countable, uncountable) · 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 (countable, uncountable) · Conviction of crime is a disqualification of a person for office.· Sickness is a disqualification for labor.
  3. The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls. (countable, uncountable)

Plural disqualifications

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