German phrase

Das ist durch ~ nicht erlaubt.

Meaning

That is not allowed by ___

When to use it

It means a rule forbids it. Use it to state why something is not allowed.

Example dialogue

Das ist durch die Hausordnung nicht erlaubt.

That is not allowed by the house rules.

Alles klar, dann lasse ich es.

All right, then I'll leave it.

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