Definitions

1. verb

to declare someone or something unfit or unable to participate in a competition, contest, or other activity

“The athlete was disqualified for using performance-enhancing drugs.”

2. verb

to render someone or something ineligible or unfit for a particular position, privilege, or benefit

“The politician’s corruption scandal led to her being disqualified from office.”

3. verb

to deprive someone or something of a right, privilege, or benefit

“The company’s failure to comply with regulations led to it being disqualified from government contracts.”

4. transitive verb

to reject or exclude someone or something from a competition, activity, or privilege

“The judge disqualified the contestant for violating the rules.”