Disallow

/ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To refuse to allow something; to prohibit or reject.

The committee will disallow any changes to the proposed budget.

To not accept a claim or proposal as valid or legitimate.

Her application was disallowed due to incomplete information.

To deny permission or the right to do something.

The school disallows students from using cell phones during class.

To make something invalid, especially in terms of rules or regulations.

The referee decided to disallow the goal because of a foul.

To reject an allowance or exception to a general rule.

They disallowed her request for an extension on the deadline.

From Middle English disalowe, from Old French desaloier, from des- + alouer (to allow).

disallow a claim

To reject a claim or assertion.

disallowed transaction

A transaction that has been invalidated or rejected.

disallow evidence

To refuse to admit a piece of evidence in a legal context.

allow

To give permission for something.

approve

To agree to or accept something.

license

To give official permission to do something.

To shut down

They totally disallowed my idea during the meeting.

To nix

The boss disallowed that plan right off the bat.