rule sb/sth ineligible

Frequency: 5.59.8 per million words

To make an official decision that someone is not qualified, especially in a legal or sports context.

ineligibleVERBS + ineligible

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rule sb/sth

Examples (10)

  • The committee decided to rule the candidate ineligible due to residency requirements.
  • The referee will rule any player caught doping ineligible for the competition.
  • They had to rule the company's application ineligible because it missed the deadline.
  • After careful review, the judges ruled the entry ineligible for the award.
  • The new regulations could rule many small businesses ineligible for the grant.
  • The board ruled her ineligible for the scholarship after discovering her previous misconduct.
  • His past legal issues might rule him ineligible for a security clearance.
  • The election commission officially ruled the party ineligible to participate.
  • To avoid being ruled ineligible, athletes must adhere strictly to the rules.
  • The government may rule certain foreign products ineligible for import if they don't meet safety standards.