disallow

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verb dis·al·low \ ˌdis-ə-ˈlau̇ \

Definition of disallow

transitive verb

1 :to deny the force, truth, or validity of

2 :to refuse to allow

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disallowance

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Examples of disallow in a Sentence

The touchdown was disallowed because of a penalty.
disallowing the philosophical concept of free will

Recent Examples of disallow from the Web

A new state law disallows the city from moving it without a waiver from the State Historical Commission.

— USA TODAY, "White supremacists plan monument protest, summit in Tennessee," 20 Aug. 2017
A minute later Carrillo got some welcome help when the assistant referee disallowed a Gyasi Zardes' goal, ruling that the Galaxy forward was just a hair offside — a call video replays showed may have been incorrect.

— kevin baxter, courant.com, "U.S. Heading To Gold Cup Final Four For 9th Straight Time With 2-0 Win Over El Salvador," 19 July 2017
Others said that potential defamation of a board member was not a reason to disallow the rental.

— mike cason, AL.com, "Montgomery theater board sticks with decision to block pro-Siegelman film," 18 July 2017
NASCAR quickly announced the penalty, and Larson’s time was disallowed because of an unapproved rear deck fin lid.

— michael mcgough, sacbee, "Kyle Larson loses NASCAR pole – and top spot in standings – after inspection failure," 14 July 2017
In another move to curb issues related to vagrancy and alcohol the commission also unanimously agreed to disallow sales of any hard liquor smaller than a fifth and of single bottles of beer in the city's downtown.

— mike danahey, Elgin Courier-News, "Elgin liquor commission denies license for Nick's to reopen," 12 July 2017
Courts also may disallow such a deduction because the law and the wage orders authorize employers to require employees to provide a reasonable deposit as a bond for the return of company equipment.

— dan eaton, sandiegouniontribune.com, "The risky business of employer deductions from final pay," 10 July 2017
These are not problems that can be cured by disallowing students in the cities poorest neighborhoods to graduate from high school without a job secured or an acceptance letter to college, trade apprenticeship, or the military.

— lincoln anthony blades, Teen Vogue, "Trump's Obsession With Chicago, Explained," 6 July 2017
The Missouri General Assembly voted this spring to disallow cities from setting their own minimum wages.

— shane sanderson, kansascity.com, "Groups continue push to get Kansas Citians to vote for minimum wage raise in August," 29 June 2017

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