CEFR C1

disallow

verb

Meaning

To refuse to officially accept or permit something, especially by a person in authority.

Examples

The committee voted to disallow the proposed changes to the company's policy.
Customs officials have the power to disallow certain items from entering the country.

Synonyms: forbid, prohibit, reject, veto

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disallow (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

Definition

To refuse to officially accept or permit something, especially by a person in authority.

Examples

The committee voted to disallow the proposed changes to the company's policy.
Customs officials have the power to disallow certain items from entering the country.
Her doctor chose to disallow her participation in strenuous activities until she fully recovered.

How to Use disallow

disallow something (collocation): To refuse to accept or permit a specific item or action. — "The school will disallow any electronic devices during exams."
disallow a goal (collocation): In sports, to rule that a score is not valid. — "The referee had to disallow the goal due to a foul in the penalty area."

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