Disapproved
/dɪsəˈpruːvd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having been officially rejected or not approved by a legal authority or body.
The disapproved application cannot proceed to the next stage of the licensing process.
Forms
- disapprove
- disapproves
- disapproving
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Commentary
Typically used to describe formal rejection by courts, agencies, or officials; careful drafting needed to specify the context and authority involved.
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