disqualification
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪsˌkwɑɫəfəˈkeɪʃən// UK //dɪskwˌɒlɪfɪkˈeɪʃən// dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion
n. the act of stopping someone from taking part in a competition or activity because they broke a rule.
n. the act of declaring someone ineligible for a competition, position, or privilege due to a violation of rules or lack of qualifications.
The runner faced disqualification for starting too early.
After the judges discovered the athlete had used a banned substance, they announced his immediate disqualification from the tournament.
The committee ruled that any failure to disclose a conflict of interest would result in the automatic disqualification of the candidate from the selection process.
From dis- + qualification.
Usage
Countable when referring to a specific instance or event; uncountable when referring to the general state or process.