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Definition of disallowable
disallowable
/ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ.ə.bəl/
dis · al · low · a · ble
disallowable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adjective
1
Not permitted, acceptable, or valid, especially under official rules, laws, or accounting standards (such as an expense that cannot be deducted from taxable income).
Example
"The auditor flagged several personal travel costs as disallowable business expenses on the company's tax return."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disallowable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disallowable