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Meaning of disallow in English
Pronunciation
/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/
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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