disallowed (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊd/
Definition
To officially refuse to allow or accept something, often because it breaks a rule or law.
Examples
The umpire disallowed the runner's slide into home plate.
Smoking is disallowed in all public buildings.
The judge disallowed the evidence presented by the defense.
How to Use disallowed
- disallow something (prepositional phrase)
- To officially refuse to allow or accept something. — "The committee disallowed the proposal due to lack of funding."
- disallowed by (prepositional phrase)
- To be prevented from doing something by a specific authority or rule. — "The player was disallowed by the referee for unsportsmanlike conduct."
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