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disqualify

verb

Definition of disqualifynext
as in to invalidate

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Recent Examples of disqualify That means limited liability alone is not enough, but merely providing services does not necessarily disqualify a partner from the exception either. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Baxter swamped Elizabeth Accomando, 59% to 41%, in the Republican primary for this westernmost seat on the seven-member commission, despite a string of missteps that would disqualify most other candidates. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 Sheedy, at the end of his letter, said the state cannot disqualify Catholic schools from the state voucher program because of a difference in theological opinion. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 The major record labels also called on the chart organizers around the globe to disqualify AI slop tracks from being included. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disqualify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
  1. invalidate
  2. nullify
  3. forbid
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  • The states’ lawsuit, filed Monday morning in the Southern District of New York, does not seek monetary damages from the federal government, but rather asks the court to block the rule, invalidate it and prevent DHS from using it.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • After oral arguments in the spring, the three judges issued a complex decision affirming Carter’s finding of discrimination but overruling his order invalidating UCLA’s lease for its baseball stadium.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • Proposition 41, which is pitched as a government transparency measure requiring auditor approval for new tax proposals but would nullify the billionaire tax, carried 51% of voters in the poll, against 44% no and 5% undecided.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • An unusual fundraising alliance among Virginia Democrats highlights how the state can still help determine balance of power in the House this fall even though redistricting efforts were nullified by a court ruling.
    — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Lucy has feelings for Bridget’s brother Felix (Roby Attal), the one person she’s forbidden from falling for.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
  • An interview with Talarico was also at the center of controversy in February when Stephen Colbert said CBS forbade him from interviewing the candidate.
    — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Disqualify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disqualify. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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