1
as in to deny
to declare not to be true
disallowing the philosophical concept of free will
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2
as in to refuse
to be unwilling to grant
disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial
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Recent Examples of disallow
The goal, which would have given the Jackets a 3-1 lead, was immediately disallowed by NHL officials.
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
If securitization bonds are issued, funds collected from customers to repay those bonds are refunded if the commission determines the utility acted imprudently and disallows cost recovery.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The big one is to maintain the 2030–2035 car CO2 targets in the upcoming regulatory review, and to disallow any derogation for hybrids after 2035.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
Broward County Public Schools ultimately disallowed the appearance.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
If securitization bonds are issued, funds collected from customers to repay those bonds are refunded if the commission determines the utility acted imprudently and disallows cost recovery.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The big one is to maintain the 2030–2035 car CO2 targets in the upcoming regulatory review, and to disallow any derogation for hybrids after 2035.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
Broward County Public Schools ultimately disallowed the appearance.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disallow
Verb
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He was charged with first-degree murder but denied any involvement.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched in November to a residence in the Linville community of Marion after a caller reported a neighbor standing in their driveway screaming and refusing to leave the property despite having been warned previously.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some exemptions for law enforcement agencies exist, but Cal-OSHA claims the sheriff’s office refused to prove its exemption, according to court documents.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bonta rejected the allegations as unsubstantiated and said the states were targeted solely because of their political leadership.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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For at least the third time in just over a year, Humphrey has rejected most serious charges against rule-breaking cops.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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When asked about its plans, McDonald's declined to comment to Fox News Digital.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Due to ongoing litigation, the airline declined to comment further.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Graphic videos are being cited to refute the administration's assertion that the shooting was justified.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration claims that Good attacked or tried to run over ICE agents before the shooting have been refuted by the videos captured during the incident.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Disallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallow. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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