refusal
noun/ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/
Etymology From Middle English refusell; equivalent to refuse + -al.
1
The act of refusing.
- Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.
2
Civil engineering, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.
- Derived terms
- nonrefusal, pervasive refusal syndrome, right of first refusal, school refusal
- Related terms
- refuse