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as in denied
to declare not to be true
disallowing the philosophical concept of free will
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as in refused
to be unwilling to grant
disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial
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Recent Examples of disallowed
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
The goal, however, was later reviewed and disallowed because, while airborne, the ball grazed the forearm of Charlotte FC player Brandt Bronico.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Four players were booked, a Charlotte FC goal was controversially disallowed and Estévez spent a solid portion of his evening barking at the fourth official.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Goals from Manchester City’s Mary Fowler, London City Lionesses’ Alanna Kennedy and Malmo’s Amy Sayer put Australia 3-0 up at the break in Thursday’s game, with Chelsea’s Sam Kerr having a strike disallowed.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But the puck crossed the goal line one second after the horn and was disallowed.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond the Necas goal that was disallowed, the Avs also hit the iron behind Forsberg twice.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The goal was initially disallowed for a foul but the call was reversed after video review.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
But the goal was disallowed after a video review, as the ball clearly struck his hand and went into the goal.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
The goal, however, was later reviewed and disallowed because, while airborne, the ball grazed the forearm of Charlotte FC player Brandt Bronico.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2026
Four players were booked, a Charlotte FC goal was controversially disallowed and Estévez spent a solid portion of his evening barking at the fourth official.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Trouba, who had a goal disallowed 20 seconds into the match, created one for Kreider, a redirection tally, with 42 seconds left to ensure the affair exceeded 60 minutes.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Goals from Manchester City’s Mary Fowler, London City Lionesses’ Alanna Kennedy and Malmo’s Amy Sayer put Australia 3-0 up at the break in Thursday’s game, with Chelsea’s Sam Kerr having a strike disallowed.
—Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But the puck crossed the goal line one second after the horn and was disallowed.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
Beyond the Necas goal that was disallowed, the Avs also hit the iron behind Forsberg twice.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The goal was initially disallowed for a foul but the call was reversed after video review.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disallowed
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this week, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Ricks' request to commute his death sentence or grant a 90-day reprieve.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The board denied renewal of Green Dot Locke High charter by a 4-3 vote, citing lower performance compared to traditional schools.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The man refused a security officer’s instructions to leave the front of the stage, so after a brief back-and-forth, he was physically removed to a chorus of audience boos.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Democrats have refused to approve DHS's budget unless GOP lawmakers and the White House agree on changes to how immigration officers operate after the fatal shooting of two American citizens in Minneapolis.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2026
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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In 2019, a bill requiring the Department of Public Health and the University of Connecticut to study female genital mutilation in the state was rejected by the Senate.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Patrick rejected the idea that funding battles would doom the effort.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Township officials also offered assistance during a public meeting to help address those concerns, but the university declined the help, the lawsuit alleges.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Army Corps declined to comment for this article, citing the ongoing lawsuit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The letter also refuted accusations of a bribe, which were based on a text message a Quest representative had sent Davis.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Why won’t they be refuted easily?—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Disallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallowed. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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