Incapacitate \In`ca*pac"i*tate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Incapacitated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Incapacitating}.] [Pref. in- not + capacitate.] 1. To deprive of capacity or natural power; to disable; to render incapable or unfit; to disqualify; as, his age incapacitated him for war.
2. (Law) To deprive of legal or constitutional requisites, or of ability or competency for the performance of certain civil acts; to disqualify.
It absolutely incapacitated them from holding rank, office, function, or property. --Milman.