Refuses
/rɪˈfjuzɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of refuse, meaning to decline to accept or comply with something legally.
She refuses to sign the contract until all terms are clarified.
Forms
- refuse
- refused
- refusing
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Commentary
Used primarily as a verb in legal contexts to indicate an actor's decision not to accept or perform an obligation.
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