dis·qual·i·fy 
/dɪsˈkwɑ:ləˌfaɪ/ verb
dis·qual·i·fies; dis·qual·i·fied; dis·qual·i·fy·ing /dɪsˈkwɑ:ləˌfaɪ/ verb [+ obj] : to stop or prevent (someone) from doing, having, or being a part of something
▪ His poor eyesight disqualified him from becoming a pilot. ▪ The judge might disqualify [=bar] her from serving on the jury. — usually used as (be) disqualified ▪ The winner was later disqualified for cheating. ▪ (Brit) He was disqualified from driving for three months. [=he was not allowed to drive for three months]
▪ His poor eyesight disqualified him from becoming a pilot. ▪ The judge might disqualify [=bar] her from serving on the jury. — usually used as (be) disqualified ▪ The winner was later disqualified for cheating. ▪ (Brit) He was disqualified from driving for three months. [=he was not allowed to drive for three months]
— dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tion /dɪsˌkwɑ:ləfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tions
[noncount] ▪ A positive drug test is grounds/reason for disqualification. [count] ▪ What are the disqualifications for military service?
/dɪsˌkwɑ:ləfəˈkeɪʃən/ noun, plural dis·qual·i·fi·ca·tions [noncount] ▪ A positive drug test is grounds/reason for disqualification. [count] ▪ What are the disqualifications for military service?
