noun
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the act or an instance of refusing
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the opportunity to reject or accept; option
Other Word Forms
- prerefusal noun
Etymology
Origin of refusal
First recorded in 1425–75, refusal is from the late Middle English word refusell. See refuse 1, -al 2
Example Sentences
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On top of its initial lease, AMD holds an option for an additional 75 megawatts of capacity and a right of first refusal for another 100 megawatts.
From Barron's
Following her refusal to accept the trust's offer to walk away quietly, in December 2022, she was suspended.
From BBC
The act of bravery predated Rosa Park’s famous refusal by nine months.
From Salon
The refusal to even investigate her killing has reportedly led to a raft of resignations at the Department of Justice.
From Salon
“Although the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear our appeal is popular with some, allowing the law to be applied like this isn’t justice for my clients or for anyone,” Wolff said.
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