disallow
dis uh low
- v command against
- But his critics say that on a case-by-case basis he routinely comes down in favor of applying cost-benefit analysis in a way that would disallow the regulation in question.
- Wright agreed to disallow parts 2 and 3, leaving only the first, narrowest definition of sex in place.
- Because selling off part of the collection would violate the rule of several museum associations that disallow sales for any purpose other than to purchase more art.