disallow

[ dis-uh-lou ]

verb (used with object)

1. to refuse to allow; reject; veto:

   to disallow a claim for compensation.

2. to refuse to admit the truth or validity of:

   to disallow the veracity of a report.

disallow

/ ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ /

verb

1. to reject as untrue or invalid
2. to cancel

Derived Forms

• ˌdisalˈlowance, noun
• ˌdisalˈlowable, adjective

Other Words From

• disal·lowa·ble adjective
• disal·lowa·ble·ness noun
• disal·lowance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disallow¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Old French word desallouer. See dis- ¹, allow

Example Sentences

Although Turkey controlled most of the match in front of their hostile home crowd, Wales provided a threat of their own with a disallowed Jordan James goal and Harry Wilson hitting the post.

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A third, as well as a disallowed fourth through Tadhg Beirne, would follow before the turn, but Ireland failed to score a single point across the game's final 48 minutes.

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Gary O’Neil’s side got a bit of a break last time out when Palace had that late goal disallowed, but I think they are in for a more comfortable afternoon this time.

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I disagreed with Wolves boss Gary O'Neil because I thought it was correct not to disallow Manchester City's last-gasp winner last weekend.

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O'Neil was unhappy with City's winner - which left his side bottom of the Premier League - as he felt it was similar to Max Kilman's disallowed header in Wolves' 2-1 defeat by West Ham last season.

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Related Words

• forbid
• rebuff