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Definition disqualify in British English

disqualify verb

[transitive] verb
/dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/
1

to not allow someone to do something because they have committed an offence

Example

He had been disqualified from driving on three previous occasions.

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1.1

to not allow someone to take part in a competition, or to force them to leave it, usually because they have done something that is not allowed by the rules

Example

He was disqualified from the competition for cheating.

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Definition disqualify in British English