If we decide to sell the house, we'll give our tenants 'first refusal'. [=we will offer to sell the house to our tenants before offering to sell to other people]
My request for more money was met with a flat/firm 'refusal'.
She worried about his stubborn/steadfast 'refusal to eat'.
(..) the presence of your captain... in order to negotiate a ceasefire. You will come aboard our ship via shuttlecraft. Your refusal would be unwise. Walk with me. If I don't report in minutes evacuate the crew. - Sir, we could... - There is no outpost out here. (..)2009 Star Trek