Disallow and Keep

Disallow

Disallow verb - To be unwilling to grant.

Usage example: disallowed the defendant's request for a new trial

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Keep and disallow are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Keep" instead a verb "Disallow".

Nearby Words: disallowance, disallowing

Keep verb - To mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony.

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Disallow and keep are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Disallow" instead a verb "Keep".

Nearby Words: keeping, keeper

existence	disallow existence	keep existence
player	disallow player	keep player

For example, when a realty company changes their regulations regarding pets, it's common to allow anyone who already had one to keep them, and simply disallow new pets.

Source: Analysis / Grandfather Clause
Before you ask why Mike does not just disallow it, keep in mind that a Big Bad who flagrantly bends the rules of a tabletop game makes for a funny episode.

Source: Web Animation / Unforgotten Realms
Eventually they decided to disallow them, but those who did have one were allowed to keep it.

Source: Cosmetic Award

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