as in prohibited
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as in denied
to declare not to be true
disallowing the philosophical concept of free will
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as in refused
to be unwilling to grant
disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial
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Recent Examples of disallowed
Steve Buckley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
All food and liquid is disallowed between sundown on the eve of Yom Kippur until sundown the following day.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Four minutes into the second half, a goal by Fullerton’s Luke Buehler was disallowed because of a penalty.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The government disallowed even elite white sportspeople from playing with Black sportspeople, which meant the white athletes could rarely compete abroad.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
An agency spokesperson said that the CFPB was disallowed from limiting credit card rates by the Dodd Frank Act.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The hosts had two would-be goals disallowed for narrow offside decisions and also hit the crossbar.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
With two goals - including one from Lamine Yamal that was incredibly questionable - disallowed and a penalty overturned, Barca were hard done to in Anoeta as its 11-game winning streak came to an end.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
Should he be disallowed from competing on Thursday, he will be remembered in Ukraine as an athlete who took a bold stand, who put the love of his countrymen over the pursuit of gold, silver or bronze.
—Steve Buckley, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
All food and liquid is disallowed between sundown on the eve of Yom Kippur until sundown the following day.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2026
Four minutes into the second half, a goal by Fullerton’s Luke Buehler was disallowed because of a penalty.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
The government disallowed even elite white sportspeople from playing with Black sportspeople, which meant the white athletes could rarely compete abroad.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
An agency spokesperson said that the CFPB was disallowed from limiting credit card rates by the Dodd Frank Act.
—Hugh Son, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The hosts had two would-be goals disallowed for narrow offside decisions and also hit the crossbar.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
With two goals - including one from Lamine Yamal that was incredibly questionable - disallowed and a penalty overturned, Barca were hard done to in Anoeta as its 11-game winning streak came to an end.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The family has also not been permitted to hold mourning ceremonies, and several mosques in Marivan were reportedly disallowed from hosting memorial services.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disallowed
Adjective
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There is, however, room for questions about where the line between prohibited and acceptable political involvement will fall in practice.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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The list of prohibited and restricted items, as found on the CBP website, includes alcohol, biological materials, firearms, food and produce such as fruits and vegetables, soil, wildlife, fish, and gold, among other items.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Board of Directors denied Buchanan's reappointment to a full five-year term last October.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard denied the students' accusations.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump subsequently condemned the image but refused to apologize.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prior to her death, Phillips had refused meals over multiple days while in the Tarrant County Jail.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Women, whether secular or religious, remain forbidden to read, write or tell stories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of Japan’s most beloved television personalities — and a perennial favorite-host winner — Matsuko brings her sharp insight and commanding presence to a forbidden auction staged in a mysterious underground space.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump has also, thus far, declined meeting Pahlavi, who has lived in Washington since his family’s exile in 1979.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, pathways responsible for synthesizing certain B vitamins declined, suggesting the community was reallocating its biochemical resources rather than simply increasing activity across the board.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These claims have been widely refuted by cancer experts, who have publicly stated that there is no scientific evidence or clinical trial data to support them at this time.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Local police and the city manager refuted the claims, saying there was no evidence to support them.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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King Henry’s laws adamantly forbade chattel slavery, outlawed colonialism, and created an economically robust, financially solvent Black state, one not dependent on the transatlantic slave trade.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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By season 1's conclusion, Fisk has taken over the city's government as mayor, locked away any potential threats to his power in a secret prison, installed his own shadow force of corrupt cops to exact his will, outlawed vigilanteism, and declared martial law.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Disallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallowed. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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