What does disallow mean?
Disallow means To refuse to allow..
Disallow
/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/ · verb
Meaning
To refuse to allow..
Definitions by Sense
- To refuse to allow.
- To reject as invalid, untrue, or improper.
- (UK, law, historical) To overrule a colonial legislation by the sovereign-in-privy council.
Example Sentences
The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer.
The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.
England will regard it as a measure of justice for Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany in Bloemfontein at the 2010 World Cup - but it was also an illustration of how they rode their luck for long periods in front of a predictably partisan home crowd.
Synonyms for disallow
Antonyms for disallow
Related Words
Word Forms
- disallows
- disallowing
- disallowed
- no-table-tags
- glossary
- disallow
- disallowest
- disallowedst
- disalloweth
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Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for disallow?
Common synonyms include forbid, proscribe, prohibit, veto.
What is the opposite of disallow?
Possible antonyms include countenance, allow, permit, let.
How do you use disallow in a sentence?
The prisoners were disallowed to contact with a lawyer.
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