disallow
Use Disallow in a sentence
əˈlaʊ 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.
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disallow (ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to reject as untrue or invalid |
| 2. | to cancel |
| disal'lowable | |
| —adj | |
| disal'lowance | |
| —n | |
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Disallow
is a GRE word you need to know.
So is discountenance. Does it mean:
| to embarrass, or abash |
| causing gloom or dejection |
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Example sentences
If rule applies, disallow general contractor's general overhead and profit.
But why should you disallow scientists to continue to explain to the public.
System safeguards are in place to disallow improper or unacceptable information.
Create the command allow and/or disallow files, if command access control is required.
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