1
as in to deny
to declare not to be true
disallowing the philosophical concept of free will
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2
as in to refuse
to be unwilling to grant
disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial
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The circuit court judge on Sept. 12 then disallowed the plea, opens new tab.
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Jenna Greene, Reuters, 3 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, the rules explicitly disallow more restrictive use of utilization management tools, such as prior authorization, than would apply for other medical benefits, such as surgical procedures.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The policy disallows students cell phones, smartphones, smart watches or other mobile communication devices on campus during the school day for TK-8th grade.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Cayucos Land Conservancy formed in the 1990s to stop a resort development by convincing the California Coastal Commission to disallow the project.
—Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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Jenna Greene, Reuters, 3 Oct. 2024
Furthermore, the rules explicitly disallow more restrictive use of utilization management tools, such as prior authorization, than would apply for other medical benefits, such as surgical procedures.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
The policy disallows students cell phones, smartphones, smart watches or other mobile communication devices on campus during the school day for TK-8th grade.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Cayucos Land Conservancy formed in the 1990s to stop a resort development by convincing the California Coastal Commission to disallow the project.
—Karim Doumar, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Disallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disallow. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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