disqualify

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to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are unsuitable or they have done something wrong:

be disqualified from Two top athletes have been disqualified from the championship after positive drug tests.

UK He's been disqualified from driving for a year.

to take away from someone the ability to do or play a part in something because that person is unsuitable or has done something wrong:

He was disqualified from competing in the games.

to officially stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are not suitable or they have done something wrong:

Of the enlistees who signed up last month, 12.3% required waivers for past criminal activity that would have disqualified them for service.

be disqualified from sth/doing sth An ex-convict can't be disqualified from public employment based solely on a prior conviction.