Disqualify Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)

disqualify

/dɪsˈkwɑːləˌfaɪ/

verb

disqualifies;

disqualified;

disqualifying

disqualifies;

disqualified;

disqualifying

Britannica Dictionary definition of DISQUALIFY

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:

to stop or prevent (someone) from doing, having, or being a part of something

  • His poor eyesight disqualified him from becoming a pilot.

  • The judge might disqualify [=bar] her from serving on the jury.

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usually used as (be) disqualified

  • The winner was later disqualified for cheating.

  • (Brit) He was disqualified from driving for three months. [=he was not allowed to drive for three months]

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— disqualification

/dɪsˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/

noun,

plural

disqualifications

[noncount]

  • A positive drug test is grounds/reason for disqualification.

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[count]

  • What are the disqualifications for military service?

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Disqualify Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (2024)
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