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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

  • r·ڳܲa 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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The UK government's refusal to hold a public inquiry into the murder of GAA official Sean Brown is unlawful, the Court of Appeal in Belfast has ruled.

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Israel said it was imposing a ban on goods entering Gaza on 2 March due to Hamas's refusal to extend the first phase of the January ceasefire deal and release more hostages.

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“These refusals of care unfortunately are not new,” Bell said.

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Lake was being a sore loser, in keeping with her refusal to acknowledge electoral defeat, but at least she was not being quoted in the paper about infringements on decorum at the club.

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The trustees' walkout followed Ms Chandauka's refusal to step down as chair - and she responded with her own claims against her former colleagues.

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