disqualify

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Definition of disqualifynext
as in to invalidate

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Recent Examples of disqualify Turner was told that according to the rules, refusing to fence would disqualify her. — Elijah Polance, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 Many of them have criminal records, which could disqualify them from protection. — Lauren Villagran, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 In court, their attorney, Strider Dickson, said the three were unlawfully removed, and the act to disqualify them from voting and sitting on the board violated the Columbia Association's charter. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews’ ruling overturns a June 15 decision by Division of Elections Director Carol Beecher to disqualify the challenger and keep him off the primary ballot. — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for disqualify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disqualify
  1. invalidate
  2. nullify
  3. forbid
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  • International goods trade comprises nearly a third of the state's nominal GDP, with the state particularly exposed to tariffs that were not invalidated by February's Supreme Court ruling.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • Based on this, TMZ reported that Rhode Island was the best fit, while New York was the worst due to its reputation of judges who sometimes scrutinize and invalidate prenups.
    — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026
Definition of invalidate
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  • The loss of Coleman, still a strong play-driving winger, is fairly substantial, nullifying any positive effect from Nemec’s addition.
    — Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 July 2026
  • Prior to the Balogun gift, the only previous time a World Cup red card was nullified during the tournament was in 1962 when FIFA overturned the suspension of Brazil star Garrincha.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
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  • Certain medical equipment was sometimes forbidden, including oxygen cylinders, X-ray machines, and even childbirth kits (which held small scissors).
    — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • Heaven forbid anyone would ever cut their rating on this one.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026
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