disqualify

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *d(w)is- Proto-Italic *dis- Latin dis- Old French des-bor. ▲ Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English qualify English disqualify From dis- + qualify.

1. To make ineligible for something.

   “My age disqualifies me for the position.”

   “A Kentucky salvage certificate of title may be issued from an out-of-state junking certificate or other ownership document bearing a designation of "junk," "unrebuildable,” or other similar classification that disqualifies the vehicle from being titled for use on the highway in that state with the following provisions:”

2. To exclude from consideration by the explicit revocation of a previous qualification.

   “The athlete was disqualified after performance-enhancing drugs were found in his hotel room.”

   “If the disqualifications leave a vacancy for the full complement of finalists, swim-offs shall be continued among the disqualified swimmers until a full complement of finalists is assured.”