Ĭn′ea-păç′ĭ-tāte, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INCAPACITATED; p. pr. & vb. n. INCAPACITATING.] [Prefix in, not, and capacitate.]

  1. To deprive of capacity or natural power; to render or make incapable.
  2. To disable; to weaken; to deprive of competent power or ability; to render unfit; to disqualify.
  3. (Law.) To deprive of legal or constitutional requisites, or of ability or competency for the performance of certain civil acts; to disqualify.