Definition of Disallow

to revoke or take away a privilege that was previously allowed

Examples of Disallow in a sentence

Many parents disallow their children to participate in their favorite activities or hang out with their friends when they’re grounded.  🔊

After finding out that the evidence was collected without a warrant, the judge was forced to disallow it from the court case.  🔊

Football fans were outraged when the referee decided to disallow the touchdown and their favorite team lost the game.  🔊

The teacher made the decision to disallow working with partners on projects after she discovered several instances of cheating.  🔊

Maya decided to disallow her daughter from sleeping at her best friend’s house after she learned they snuck out to a high school party.  🔊

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