refusal
nounThe act or an instance of refusing.
The opportunity or right to accept or reject something before it is offered elsewhere.
In mech., the limiting resistance of a female screw or nut to further turning upon the male screw or bolt, and conversely.
The act of refusing; denial or rejection of anything demanded, solicited, or offered for acceptance.
The choice of refusing or taking; the right of taking in preference to others; option of buying; preëmption.
