Meaning of the word disqualified in English

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disqualified

US /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
UK /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

Adjective

officially declared ineligible to do something

Example:
The athlete was disqualified from the competition for using banned substances.
He was disqualified from driving for six months after accumulating too many penalty points.
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