v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Incapacitated p. pr. & vb. n. Incapacitating ] [ Pref. in- not + capacitate. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. To deprive of capacity or natural power; to disable; to render incapable or unfit; to disqualify; as, his age incapacitated him for war. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Law) To deprive of legal or constitutional requisites, or of ability or competency for the performance of certain civil acts; to disqualify. [ 1913 Webster ] It absolutely incapacitated them from holding rank, office, function, or property. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ] |