rule out

verb5

1. •
   To reject an option from a list of possibilities.

   • As Jane Doe had an alibi, the police were able to rule her out as a suspect.
2. •
   To make something impossible.

   • The constant rain ruled out any chance of a game of tennis.
3. •
   To make unavailable.
4. •
   To disallow.

   • And Martin Skrtel's late headed goal was rightly ruled out for offside. — 2010
5. •
   To cross an item out by drawing a straight line through it, as with a ruler.