disqualifier

It is exactly this 'disqualifier' (supernaturality) that science uses both to 'rule out' design ( "supernaturality is a myth"), or even if it exists, to merely prohibit its exploration ( "science can't study it since it's out of the natural universe").

On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2009

Tony Perkins, president of the conservative nonprofit Family Research Council, said Mr. Gingrich's ex-wife's claims were likely to be "problematic" with social conservatives but weren't "an automatic disqualifier."

Fresh Drama in GOP Race Neil King Jr. 2012

Maybe that is the one disqualifier that the Administration sees in these guys.

NASA Administrator: A New Name Is Circulating - NASA Watch 2009

"While her personal relationship with Senator Baucus should in no way be either a qualifier or a disqualifier for the position, during the nomination process and after much reflection, both Senator Baucus and Ms. Hanes agreed that she should withdraw her name from consideration because they wanted to live together in Washington, DC," Matsdorf said.

Baucus admits he nominated girlfriend for U.S. Attorney 2009

Yet, in Wednesday night's debate against his Democratic opponent, Congressman Joe Sestak, Toomey performed an elaborate song and dance to avoid endorsing the NRA's position that being on the terrorist watch list should not be a disqualifier for gun purchases.

Dennis A. Henigan: Toomey Dances on Guns and Terror Dennis A. Henigan 2010

One reason authorities prefer to keep this practice a taboo is that a large tattoo is a disqualifier for military service.

More South Koreans Break Away From Tattoo Taboo 2011

But also nothing that counts as a disqualifier for a seat on the Supreme Court.

Obsession, for Men^H^H^H Wise Latinas 2009

Thinking about it is part of the job description of being a parent I suppose, but “liking” thinking about it is a potential disqualifier.

Matthew Yglesias » Marijuana and Athleticism 2009

Even flagrant hypocrisy isn't a disqualifier for a second act.

Why is Eliot Spitzer on TV? Because disgrace doesn't stick like it used to. Laura Kipnis 2010

Yet, in Wednesday night's debate against his Democratic opponent, Congressman Joe Sestak, Toomey performed an elaborate song and dance to avoid endorsing the NRA's position that being on the terrorist watch list should not be a disqualifier for gun purchases.

Dennis A. Henigan: Toomey Dances on Guns and Terror Dennis A. Henigan 2010