refusal

The 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.

In hydraulic engineering, the resistance of a pile at any point to further driving.

The act of refusing; denial of anything demanded, solicited, or offered for acceptance.

The right of taking in preference to others; the choice of taking or refusing; option.

The act of refusing.

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