Meaning of disallow in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

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