Disqualification (noun)

The act of declaring someone or something ineligible for a particular privilege, benefit, or contest due to certain reasons.

Origin:

From the latin disqualificare, meaning "to remove the qualities of".

Examples:

1. The disqualification of the athlete was a result of a positive drug test.
2. The disqualification of the candidate was due to a violation of the election rules.
3. The disqualification of the team was a disappointment to their fans.
4. The disqualification of the project was a setback for the company.
5. The disqualification of the book from the award competition was met with controversy.