Disallow
(verb)
- To refuse to allow or permit something.
- To prohibit or forbid something.
Origin:
From the prefix dis- meaning "to undo" or "to reverse" and allow meaning to permit or give permission.
Examples:
- The teacher disallowed the use of cell phones in class.
- The manager disallowed the proposal due to financial constraints.
- The government disallowed the use of certain chemicals in the manufacturing process.
- The committee disallowed the motion due to lack of support.
- The judge disallowed the evidence because it was obtained illegally.