Word
disallowed
Phoneticsdis·al·lowed, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdɪsəˈɫaʊd/
UK/dˌɪsɐlˈaʊd/
Sports
Definition
adj. not allowed or not accepted, especially because it breaks a rule. You often hear this in sports when a goal or a point is cancelled.
adj. declared invalid or prohibited by an authority or according to a set of rules. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.
Examples
“The referee said the goal was disallowed.”
“The judge ruled that the evidence was disallowed because it was obtained without a proper warrant.”
“The striker's celebration was cut short when the linesman raised his flag, signaling that the goal was disallowed due to an offside position earlier in the play.”
Examples
simple
“The referee said the goal was disallowed.”
contextual
“The judge ruled that the evidence was disallowed because it was obtained without a proper warrant.”
complex
“The striker's celebration was cut short when the linesman raised his flag, signaling that the goal was disallowed due to an offside position earlier in the play.”
Usage
Commonly used in legal, sporting, and administrative contexts to describe the rejection of a claim or action.
Real-World Examples
“I knew straight away I’d headed it down in between my arms.”
The disallowed goal was undeniably the moment of an underwhelming contest.” “The test ran for four hours and was self-timed; it was “open book” but “closed Internet.” AI tools were strictly disallowed.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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