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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

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