disallow
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Some, including Robinhood and SoFi, say they will disallow or limit allocations for people who have participated in IPOs in the past and have “flipped” shares, selling them within 30 days of the offering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Bryan Mbeumo controlled the ball with his hand before Matheus Cunha scored, but the referee rejected a review to disallow it.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
They were only rescued by an agonizing video review that took over 4 minutes to disallow the goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
It followed an incredible eight-minute VAR review to disallow a goal for offside against Atletico Madrid.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
The auctioneer gave her a sour look but did not disallow the bid.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
![]()
But his claim was rejected by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals under a 1994 precedent that disallows using such lawsuits to collaterally attack criminal convictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
In New York, redistricting rules are set by a constitutional amendment that disallows mid-decade redistricting and partisan gerrymandering.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2025
It is not uncommon for inductees to be added to the hall of fame posthumously, but the association’s rule specifically disallows artists to be elected in the year of their death.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2024
Jin, who turned 30 in December, had faced an impending conscription because the law disallows most South Korean men from further delaying their services after they turn 30.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 18, 2023
In very truth the letters of the martyr have been the battlefield of the controversy, which affirms or disallows the threefold ministry of the Church of Christ.
From The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 by Various
In thr group stage, I think Germany's goal against Ecuador should have been disallowed for a high foot.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Over the first 10 rounds of the season, Samuelsson said, officials have reported five situations where a goal was wrongfully disallowed or should not have stood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Four years ago in Qatar, only one goal was disallowed after 70 minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
They also claim Argentina's winner should have been disallowed, and a penalty awarded to them instead.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
“Your Honor, this testimony has no relevance to the charges of murder for which this court is convened, and I move that it be disallowed from jury and the trial records.”
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
![]()
Haaland’s push on England’s Elliott Anderson led to video replay disallowing a go-ahead strike, which briefly appeared to have given Norway a second-half lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Instead of disallowing conversations about “imminent real-world harm” and self-harm, it placed them in a category in which the model was instructed to simply “take extra care” with users.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Two of the parents blamed their daughters' absences on school policies disallowing access to toilets during lessons, preventing them from changing sanitary products.
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2024
“To me, that basically speaks in favor of allowing, rather than disallowing, the questions, answers, expert testimony, et cetera,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
Another February 8 motion was aimed at disallowing the prosecution from using anything in the trial that Reggie had said to Rindlisbacher at the scene of the accident, and en route to the hospital.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing disallow
Power Prefix: dis-
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
dis-
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!