0 the act of stopping someone from taking part in a competition or activity, usually because a rule has been broken, or the state of having this happen to you: --
Perhaps wanting the job should be a disqualification in itself.
Inexperience is not necessarily a disqualification for high political office.
The penalty for such an offence is automatic disqualification.
The fans' bad behaviour has resulted in the disqualification of their team from the championship.
50 years ago motherhood was widely regarded as almost a disqualification from athletic excellence.
Disqualification from driving does something to prevent motoring offenders from repeating their crimes.
She faces six months in prison and a disqualification from keeping animals.