Meaning of disallow in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

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1. Verb

   disallow

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. command against

   Examples

   • « I forbid you to call me late at night »
   • « Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store »

   Antonyms

   • permit
   • allow
   • let
   • countenance
   • permit
   • allow
   • let
   • countenance