disallow
verb (used with object)
to refuse to allow; reject; veto.
disallowance
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a word derived from
disallow.
Example Sentences
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In 2006, the producer Bob Yari sued both the Academy and the producers guild over the disallowance of his credit on “Crash,” the eventual Oscar winner.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
Although Walrath ruled that shareholders didn’t have the right to sue for subordination of the noteholders’ claims, she said they do have the right to sue for disallowance of the claims.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 14, 2011
The lawsuit disputes the entire bill–most of which relates to IRS disallowance of the use of unspecified net operating losses from earlier years to cut taxes.
From Forbes ● Jun. 7, 2011
Referee Dan O'Halloran immediately waved off the goal - the third initial disallowance of a goal in the game.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2010
After her disallowance he does not render his garments unclean.
From Hebrew Literature by Epiphanius Wilson
