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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Social media companies point to under-13s being disallowed from joining their platforms - though questions remain about how strictly this is enforced - and versions of their sites with parental controls when challenged on questions of harm.
From BBC
"I don't see, with the VAR, how you can disallow that goal. That's a shame to be honest. It is what it is and it's nothing we can control."
From BBC
If I watch an Eredivisie game, which I still do, I see goals being disallowed and fouls on goalkeepers being given and I think 'wow, that's a big difference'.
From BBC
We can pick out four decisions - three were goals, and one was disallowed – though all three involving Spurs went against them.
From BBC
Napoli were incensed after having a penalty award overturned and then a goal disallowed in the first half.
From Barron's
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