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disallow

Syllabification: (dis·al·low)
Pronunciation: /ˌdisəˈlou/
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Definition of disallow

verb

[with object] (usually be disallowed)
  • refuse to declare valid:the judge disallowed his evidence

Derivatives

disallowance

Pronunciation: /ˌdisəˈlouəns/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'disown, refuse to accept'): from Old French desalouer

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