disallow
Americanverb (used with object)
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to refuse to allow; reject; veto.
to disallow a claim for compensation.
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to refuse to admit the truth or validity of.
to disallow the veracity of a report.
verb
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to reject as untrue or invalid
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to cancel
Other Word Forms
- disallowable adjective
- disallowableness noun
- disallowance noun
Etymology
Origin of disallow
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Old French word desallouer. See dis- 1, allow
Example Sentences
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"If you look at the context of the game, the chances we created, goal-line clearances, a disallowed goal, 30 shots, lots of attacking play. We created more than enough to win the game."
From Barron's
The goal was initially disallowed for offside before a VAR check allowed Wilson to celebrate scoring against his former club.
From Barron's
He appeared to have scored with his shoulder but the goal was eventually disallowed for handball after a VAR check and it finished 3-0.
From Barron's
Frank was furious with Simons' red card -- which was upgraded from a booking after a VAR review -- and the failure to disallow Ekitike's goal for a push on Romero.
From Barron's
Instead of disallowing conversations about “imminent real-world harm” and self-harm, it placed them in a category in which the model was instructed to simply “take extra care” with users.
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