disallowable

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Able to be disallowed.

   • But in the subsequent ages a Levite was not disallowable by years, neither by blemishes, but by voice; when his voice failed by reason of extreme old age, he was disabled from serving in the sanctuary.
   • Much of this legislation is not disallowable and thus falls outside parliamentary scrutiny (Argument 1992: 13).
2. 2

   Not allowable

   Not allowable; not to be suffered or permitted; which should not be allowed.

   • Neutrality is always a thing dangerous and disallowable, because it offendeth all parties : he that is strong looketh to be assisted in his greatness, and he that is weak not being defended holdeth himself offended

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