refusal
US /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/
UK /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

1.
refus, déni
the act of refusing to do something or to allow something
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His refusal to cooperate led to his dismissal.
Son refus de coopérer a entraîné son licenciement.
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The bank's refusal to grant the loan was a major setback.
Le refus de la banque d’accorder le prêt a été un revers majeur.