refusal on … grounds

Examples (10)

• Their refusal on religious grounds to perform military service sparked debate.
• The company faced criticism for its refusal on ethical grounds to use certain suppliers.
• She expressed her refusal on moral grounds to participate in the controversial project.
• The court upheld his refusal on conscientious grounds to testify against his family.
• There was widespread condemnation of their refusal on political grounds to accept refugees.
• His refusal on health grounds to travel was understandable.
• The committee registered its refusal on financial grounds to approve the new expenditure.
• Despite the pressure, her refusal on personal grounds remained firm.
• The government's refusal on security grounds to release the documents led to protests.
• The athlete's refusal on principle grounds to endorse the product was praised.