refusal

give someone (the right of/to) first refusal

to offer to sell someone something before you offer it to anyone else. I have given my existing publishers first refusal on my next book. (often + on)

See also: first, give

have (the right of/to) first refusal

give someone (the right of/to) first refusal - to offer to sell someone something before you offer it to anyone else. Manfield has the right of first refusal on any surplus stock.

See also: first