1. declared ineligible or unfit to participate in something, especially a competition or for a position

Examples

• The runner was disqualified for starting before the gun.
• She was disqualified from the contest for breaking the rules.
• The candidate was disqualified due to incomplete paperwork.
• Three drivers were disqualified from the race for unsafe driving.
• He felt disqualified from applying because he lacked experience.
• The team was disqualified after failing the drug test.