disallowance
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In 2006, the producer Bob Yari sued both the Academy and the producers guild over the disallowance of his credit on “Crash,” the eventual Oscar winner.
From New York Times ● Jan. 8, 2015
Although Walrath ruled that shareholders didn’t have the right to sue for subordination of the noteholders’ claims, she said they do have the right to sue for disallowance of the claims.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 14, 2011
The lawsuit disputes the entire bill–most of which relates to IRS disallowance of the use of unspecified net operating losses from earlier years to cut taxes.
From Forbes ● Jun. 7, 2011
Referee Dan O'Halloran immediately waved off the goal - the third initial disallowance of a goal in the game.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 23, 2010
That in the framing and passing of all orders, laws, etc., the Governor should have "a negative voice, subject also to the approbation or disallowance of the King within three years after the passing thereof."
From The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 by Egerton Ryerson
