disallowable

adj 2

Definitions

adj

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

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

Now in all these Cases the Reading of Heathen Authors for such unworthy Ends, was very disallowable, because it was always done with a manifest Neglect and Contempt of the Holy Scriptures, and therefore upon such Grounds deservedly forbidden by the Canons of the Church.

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