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refusal

[ri-fyoo-zuhl]

noun

  1. an act or instance of refusing. refuse.

  2. priority in refusing refuse or taking something; option.

  3. complete resistance of a driven pile to further driving.



refusal

/ ɪˈːə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of refusing

  2. the opportunity to reject or accept; option

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • prerefusal noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of refusal1

First recorded in 1425–75, refusal is from the late Middle English word refusell. See refuse 1, -al 2
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A coroner decides if a discovery is treasure and a museum usually gets first refusal over whether to store it.

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Some continue to call his apparent refusal to ditch his philosophy commendable.

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A statement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said: "While Israel has agreed to the updated Witkoff outline for the release of our hostages, Hamas continues to adhere to its refusal."

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Elway proclaimed his refusal to play for the Baltimore Colts after they drafted him first overall in 1983, leading to a trade to the Broncos.

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The spokesperson added: "Due to his persistent refusal to respect the rules of parliament, the member was asked to leave the chamber."

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