Answer:

refusal

Answer	Crossword Clue
REFUSAL	Turndown
REFUSAL	No
REFUSAL	One might be flat-out

REFUSAL	Firm no
REFUSAL	Denial
REFUSAL	Rejection
REFUSAL	Naysayer's act
REFUSAL	A right in connection with an option.
REFUSAL	Declination.
REFUSAL	Option.
REFUSAL	Negative answer.

REFUSAL	Nonconsent.
REFUSAL	Nyet, e.g.
REFUSAL	Thumbs-down
REFUSAL	Declination
REFUSAL	Proposer's fear
REFUSAL	Nyet or nah, e.g.