Disapproved

/dɪsəˈpruːvd/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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