Quick and easy.
if ( is_plugin_active( 'plugin-folder-name/main-plugin-file.php' ) )
deactivate_plugins( '/plugin-folder-name/main-plugin-file.php' );
It’s important to note the is_plugin_active string is slightly different than the deactivate_plugins string.
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