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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • r·ڳܲa noun
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Word 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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He said refusal would be "good for the industry and good for the environment" because it could unlock future developments further out to sea.

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Some City fans are planning further protests during the Premier League game against Wolves at Etihad Stadium on Friday over what they say is the club's refusal to increase the number of season-ticket holders.

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District Judge Paula Xinis condemned the government’s lawyers for defying the court’s order, saying their “objection reflects a willful and bad faith refusal to comply.”

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Unions representing first responders said the county’s refusal to grant raises landed with a particularly brutal thud among employees who expect to be rewarded for their work in the wildfires.

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At the time, South Africa's refusal to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine was a source of frustration for Kyiv.

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