/rɪˈfjuːz/ – Verb
Definition: từ chối, khước từ, cự tuyệt, bác bỏ.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “refuse” refers to the act of declining to accept or comply with a request, demand, or offer. It can also refer to waste materials or garbage.
Example: The defendant decided to refuse the settlement offer presented by the plaintiff.