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disqualification
/dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
The act of disqualifying, or the state of being disqualified
"Henry won the match due to the disqualification of his opponent."
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."
: The act of being forbidden from further play in a basketball game due to the accumulation of too many personal fouls.
Similar: fouling out
Synonymsfouling out
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