disallowance
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In 2006, the producer Bob Yari sued both the Academy and the producers guild over the disallowance of his credit on “Crash,” the eventual Oscar winner.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
Although Walrath ruled that shareholders didn’t have the right to sue for subordination of the noteholders’ claims, she said they do have the right to sue for disallowance of the claims.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 14, 2011
The lawsuit disputes the entire bill–most of which relates to IRS disallowance of the use of unspecified net operating losses from earlier years to cut taxes.
From Forbes ● Jun. 7, 2011
Referee Dan O'Halloran immediately waved off the goal - the third initial disallowance of a goal in the game.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2010
An agitation in Ontario for disallowance of the Act, was followed by a formal motion in the Dominion House, by Colonel O'Brien, but only thirteen members voted for disallowance.
From The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History by Various
