disqualify

American  

[dis-kwol-uh-fahy] / dɪsˈkwɒl əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

disqualified, disqualifying

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.

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disqualify British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• disqualifiable adjective
• disqualification noun
• disqualifier noun
• nondisqualifying adjective
• undisqualifiable adjective
• undisqualified adjective

Etymology

Origin of disqualify

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

Example Sentences

Back in 2020, Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open after accidentally hitting a line judge in the neck with a ball.

From BBC

"I think it's very wrong that they are not disqualified in tennis like in other sports," she said.

From Barron's

Media outlets have reported that candidates made it into ICE training who fell short of physical or academic standards, had disqualifying criminal backgrounds, or failed drug tests.

From The Wall Street Journal

This prosecutor’s relationship with a potential witness and victim raises questions about prosecutorial decision-making in the case, Robinson’s legal team said in a motion filed in state court to disqualify the Utah County Attorney’s Office.

From The Wall Street Journal

The social media star has also been disqualified from driving for two years.

From BBC

Related Words

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