Disallowed Meaning in English
word · lemma: disallow
Definition
If something is disallowed, it is officially not accepted or not permitted, often by a rule, authority, or in a competition.
Usage & Nuances
Common in formal contexts, especially legal or sports. Often used in passive structure: 'was disallowed'. Not the same as 'not allowed' (general); 'disallowed' means an action was actively rejected or cancelled, not just forbidden.
Example Sentences
The use of this cheat code is disallowed in the tournament.
basic
My application was disallowed because I missed a document.
natural
His goal was disallowed by the referee.
basic
Entries submitted after midnight are disallowed.
basic
Certain moves are disallowed in professional matches for safety reasons.
natural
That answer was disallowed by the exam board, so it didn't count.
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