Disallowable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  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."

  2. 2
    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"

Example

More examples

"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."

Etymology

From disallow + -able.

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