[, ] ( ˌfirst reˈfusal, informal []) () the right to decide whether to accept or refuse sth before it is offered to others 优先权，优先购买权（在某物提供给别人之前，有权决定是接受还是拒绝）◆The company has the right of first refusal to acquire any shares put up for sale by Softbank. 这家公司对日本软件银行公司出售的股票有优先购买权。