dɪsˈkwɔlɪfaɪ v.tr. (-ies, -ied) 1 (often foll. by from)
debar from a
competition or
pronounce ineligible as a
winner because of an infringement of
the rules etc. (disqualified from the race
for taking drugs). 2 (often foll. by for, from)
make or pronounce ineligible or
unsuitable (his
age disqualifies
him for the job; a
criminal record disqualified him from applying). 3 (often foll. by from)
incapacitate legally; pronounce
unqualified (disqualified from practising as a doctor).