Meanings of denied places in English

Children can be denied places in their local school purely on the basis of their religion.

Three girls who were denied places at a Derry secondary school finally began their lessons there yesterday following a court battle.

There is ongoing controversy over unbaptised children or those of minority faiths being denied places in denominational schools where demand exceeds supply.

Immigrants to Britain, including those from other European Union states, will be denied places on council housing lists unless they have worked(...)