0 present participle of disqualify
1 to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are unsuitable or they have done something wrong:
The disqualifying attributes of "unsound mind" and "pauper" categorized individuals with reference to mental competency and economic self-sufficiency.
It is important to emphasize that violation of realizability by (2.16) is not in itself disqualifying.
These cases share the image of the candidate disqualifying him or herself from access to the procedure.
Poor lifestyle and self-inflicted illness or injury may thus be viewed by the majority in society as disqualifying applicants from public medical provision.
This calculation would then necessarily involve a cost/benefit analysis of the degree of cryptic promiscuity one could get away with in attracting a high quality mate before disqualifying oneself.
Old age per se was not a disqualifying factor, and episodes likely to resolve in death were prioritized.
Clause 16 will enable an order to be made by magistrates disqualifying a non-resident parent from holding or obtaining a driving licence.
Just as cogent an argument could be advanced for disqualifying elderly voters.
