unallowed

Parking in this lot is unallowed without a permit.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not permitted: "unallowed" describes something that is forbidden or not sanctioned by authority, rule, or law.
   • Illicit: It can also refer to actions or items that are considered improper or against regulations.

Usage Examples

• (The device was forbidden by exam rules.)
• (Their entry was not permitted and thus considered a violation.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be unallowed": to exist in a state of prohibition.

  • In this library, eating is unallowed. (Eating is strictly prohibited.)

• "unallowed behavior": conduct that violates established norms or rules.

  • The teacher warned the student about unallowed behavior during the test. (The student was told that certain actions were not permitted.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unallowed (adj): the direct form; synonymous with "not allowed."
• Disallowed (adj): rejected or invalidated by an authority.
  • The goal was disallowed by the referee. (The goal was not counted because it violated rules.)
• Unallowable (adj): not capable of being permitted.
  • Such expenses are unallowable under the new policy. (These costs cannot be approved.)

Synonyms

• Forbidden: not allowed; prohibited.
• Prohibited: officially banned by law or rule.
• Illicit: illegal or disapproved of by society.

Related Idioms

• "off limits": not allowed to be entered or used.
  • The construction site is off limits to the public. (The public is unallowed to enter.)

Phrasal Verbs

• "to rule out": to exclude or forbid.
  • The committee ruled out any unallowed changes to the contract. (They forbade any unauthorized modifications.)

Antonyms

• Allowed: permitted.
• Permitted: given authorization.