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Definition refusal in British English

refusal noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/rɪˈfjuːz(ə)l/
1

the act of refusing to do something

Example

She gave a firm refusal.

Example

The protesters considered several options, including a refusal to pay taxes.

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1.1

the act of refusing to accept something that someone offers you

Example

the union's refusal of a new contract

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1.2

the act of refusing to let someone have or do something

Example

Jordan said he was surprised at the council's refusal of the planning application.

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Definition refusal in British English