disqualification
noun/dɪsˌkwɑləfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #11,584 most common English word
Meaning
the act of being declared ineligible or unfit to participate in something, often due to a rule violation.
Example sentence
The athlete faced disqualification from the competition after testing positive for banned substances.
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