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What does refusal mean?

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Noun
  1. The act of refusing.
  2. (civil engineering) Depth or point at which well or borehole drilling cannot continue.
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Because the individual himself is at stake during the seduction, he cannot risk a flat refusal from the potential partner.
In his report to the board, Mr Moore recommended refusal of the application.
On many occasions they have demanded information on the terms of the deal, but met with a flat refusal.
In light of its vast market power, Wal-Mart has infuriated the media with its long-standing refusal to stock obscene CDs and racy magazines.
He couldn't afford to take it, not as it currently stood, but a flat refusal would stiffen the old man's position.
His refusal to give de Valera credit for his international diplomacy in the 1930s borders on the absurd.

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