Disallowing

/ˌdɪsəˈlaʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of disallow; currently refusing to permit or rejecting something.

Etymology

From disallow + -ing (present participle marker). The base word combines dis- (reversal) + allow (to permit).

Kelly Says

This present participle form is especially useful in describing ongoing bureaucratic processes—'the IRS is disallowing multiple deductions' describes an action happening right now.

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