disqualify

[ dis-kwol-uh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·qual·i·fied, dis·qual·i·fy·ing.

1. to deprive of qualification or fitness; render unfit; incapacitate.
2. to deprive of legal, official, or other rights or privileges; declare ineligible or unqualified.
3. Sports. to deprive of the right to participate in or win a contest because of a violation of the rules.

disqualify

/ dɪsˈkwɒlɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to make unfit or unqualified
2. to make ineligible, as for entry to an examination
3. to debar (a player or team) from a sporting contest
4. to divest or deprive of rights, powers, or privileges

   disqualified from driving

Derived Forms

• disˈqualiˌfier, noun
• disˌqualifiˈcation, noun
• disˈqualiˌfiable, adjective

Other Words From

• dis·quali·fia·ble adjective
• nondis·quali·fying adjective
• undis·quali·fia·ble adjective
• undis·quali·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disqualify¹

First recorded in 1710–20; dis- ¹ + qualify

Example Sentences

In July, Mr and Mrs Ingram-Moore were disqualified from being a trustee or holding a senior management position in charities for a period of eight and 10 years respectively.

From BBC

In fact, Mercedes crossed the line one-two in Belgium only for George Russell to be disqualified from victory for his car being underweight.

From BBC

That way, if they see privileged materials, the ‘clean’ team won’t be disqualified from the case.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Senate's censure, which passed 46-12, described Thorpe's actions as "disrespectful and disruptive" and said they should disqualify her from representing the chamber as a member of any delegation.

From BBC

Many Senate Republicans might actually prefer it to having Gaetz’s disqualifying features and overall ugliness aired in public.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bar
• exclude
• invalidate
• preclude
• prohibit
• rule out
• suspend