disallowance

noun

Definition of disallowancenext
1
as in refusal
an unwillingness to grant something asked for the taxpayer was notified of the disallowance of his claim for medical expenses

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2
as in denial
a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement a categorical disallowance of all charges

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  1. refusal
  2. denial
  3. rejection
Noun
  • Why did the ceasefire break down? Both Israel and the Trump administration have blamed Hamas for the resumption of hostilities, citing the militant group's refusal to meet Israel's demand to release more hostages in return for the resumption of talks.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The refusal to leave immigrants, trans kids, pregnant people or other vulnerable groups behind.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of refusal
Noun
  • In 1990, after decades of denial by the Soviet Union, President Mikhail Gorbachev finally acknowledged the truth of those findings.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • What the Check Host screenshots, or indeed the Telegram postings, cannot do is prove that Dark Storm is actually behind the X denial of service attacks.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of denial
Noun
  • Black women business owners who apply for funding face a 3x higher rejection rate than that of white business owners according to recent data.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Apparently undeterred by Greenland and Denmark’s rejection of his advances, Trump has repeatedly returned to the subject of the U.S.′ claim of ownership.
    — Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
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