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Definition of disallowance

disallowance

/ˌdɪs.əˈlaʊ.əns/
dis · al · low · ance
Plural:disallowances
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disallowance Lexical Profile

disallowance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The official refusal to accept, permit, or validate a claim, deduction, rule, or law.

Example

"The tax auditor issued a formal notice explaining the disallowance of several undocumented business expenses."

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• Rhymes for disallowance

• Nearby Words

disagreement
disallow
disallowable
disallowance
disannex
disanthus
disappear

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century, the word was formed in Middle English from the verb 'disallow' and the noun-forming suffix '-ance', modeled after Old French 'desalouer' (meaning to refuse to recognize or approve).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disallowance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disallowance
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