ADJECTIVE: "[having been made] ineligible for a prize or for further competition because of violations of the rules" Crossword Clue

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ADJECTIVE: "[having been made] ineligible for a prize or for further competition because of violations of the rules" Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. barred from competition for violation of rules
2. disqualified by law or rule or provision

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

INELIGIBLE (adjective)
1. not eligible
2. prohibited by official rules
COMPETITION (noun)
1. an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
2. the contestant you hope to defeat

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