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disqualify(dictionary)

disqualify (iou)



disqualify verb trans. E18.
[from DIS- 2 + QUALIFY.]
Deprive of the qualities required (for a situation, purpose, etc.); make unfit or unsuited; prevent by lack of qualification from doing. E18.
L. Stephen Strong passions and keen sensibilities may easily disqualify a man for domestic tranquillity.
Incapacitate legally, pronounce unqualified; debar from a competition because of an infringement of the rules; prohibit from driving. E18.
D. Hume It is usual for the Speaker to disqualify himself for the office. Times He also pleaded guilty to driving a bus while disqualified.