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Etymology

    Inherited from Middle English refusell. By surface analysis, refuse + -al.

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    refusal (countable and uncountable, plural refusals)

    1. The act of refusing.
      Synonyms: abnegation, declination, repudiation; see also Thesaurus:disapproval
      Your refusal to carry out your duties resulted in your sacking.
    2. (civil engineering) Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.

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