Disallow

Pronunciation: /dɪsəˈlaʊ/

Definitions of disallow

verb to refuse to allow or accept as valid

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher disallowed talking during the exam.

A2 The sign clearly disallowed parking in this area.

B1 The company disallowed employees from using social media at work.

B2 The new law disallows smoking in public places.

C1 The strict policy disallows any exceptions.

C2 The contract clearly disallows any modifications without prior approval.

Examples of disallow in a Sentence

formal The new policy will disallow any unauthorized access to the building.

informal They disallow pets in the dorms, unfortunately.

slang They totally disallowed me from joining their group chat.

figurative She felt like life was disallowing her from achieving her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of disallow

• past tense: disallowed
• plural: disallows
• comparative: more disallow
• superlative: most disallow
• present tense: disallows
• future tense: will disallow
• perfect tense: has disallowed
• continuous tense: is disallowing
• singular: disallow
• positive degree: allow
• infinitive: to disallow
• gerund: disallowing
• participle: disallowed

Origin and Evolution of disallow

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disallow' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'not' and the verb 'allow' meaning 'to give permission'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disallow' has retained its original meaning of denying or refusing permission, but has also come to be used in legal contexts to invalidate or reject something, such as a claim or request.