(the right of) first refusal

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: the right to have the first choice to buy something on the same terms as offered to someone else

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Chevron remains locked in a dispute with Exxon Mobil, which is claiming a right of first refusal over Hess Corp.’s lucrative oil assets in Guyana. —

Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2024 Exxon has filed claims with an arbitration panel arguing a right of first refusal over Hess’ lucrative oil assets in Guyana. —

Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024 Startup equity contracts often provide the company with right of first refusal when an employee seeks to sell their equity. —

George Moriarty, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024 Exxon is claiming a right of first refusal over Hess' lucrative oil assets in Guyana. —

Brian Evans,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for (the right of) first refusal

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