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disallow

Pronunciation: /dɪsəˈlaʊ/
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Definition of disallow

verb

[with object]
  • refuse to declare valid:he was offside and the goal was disallowed

Derivatives

disallowance

noun

Origin:

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

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