1. to make someone or something ineligible or unfit for a position, competition, or privilege
Usage: third person singular present tense of disqualify

Examples

• His criminal record disqualifies him from the job.
• The false start disqualifies the runner from the race.
• Poor eyesight disqualifies pilots from flying commercial aircraft.
• The judge disqualifies any evidence obtained illegally.
• A conflict of interest disqualifies her from serving on the committee.
• The technical violation disqualifies their entry from the competition.