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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disallowance
  1. refusal
  2. denial
  3. rejection
Noun
  • In the same way, Zelensky’s refusal to cede any territory conceals the reality that many Ukrainians—perhaps most—are ready to accept the loss of the areas Russia now occupies in exchange for a durable peace.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The sale violated the right of first refusal that Mexico City law enshrines for renters: Owners must first consider offers by a building’s current tenants before seeking other buyers.
    Madeleine Wattenbarger, Eliana Gilet, & Axel Hernández, The Dial, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of refusal
Noun
  • The model has grown in popularity and revenue in the last decade, as insurance premiums and claim denials have risen alongside soaring health care costs, fueling distrust of health insurance companies.
    Aria Bendix, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Lowery was quick to remind commissioners of the planning commission's previous denial of the land use plan amendment and rezone request.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of denial
Noun
  • There have been only nine rejections of Cabinet nominees by the Senate in American history.
    George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Three genes were eliminated to avoid an immediate immune rejection after the transplant, Montgomery said.
    Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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