disallow
verb (used with object)
to refuse to allow; reject; veto.
had disallowed
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past perfectof disallow.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He noted their initial motion to dismiss argued Ohta had disallowed critical evidence in the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
RYAN’S RANT: Canucks goalie Ryan Miller capped a dreadful week by directing his frustrations at the NHL over a goal Vancouver had disallowed in a 4-2 loss at Toronto on Saturday.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 18, 2015
The umpires had disallowed the homer because the pine tar on Brett’s bat exceeded the 18-inch limit.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 26, 2014
Last week the Minnesota Democrat said that the Internal Revenue Service had disallowed the deductions, and that he will reimburse the Government for the back taxes, plus 6% annual interest.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was the rehearsal of that banquet that the great Censorship had disallowed.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan
