refusal

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of refusing.

   Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.

2. 2
   noun

   a message refusing to accept something that is offered

3. 3
   noun

   the act of refusing

4. 4
   noun

   Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

Etymology

From Middle English refusell; equivalent to refuse + -al.