right of first refusal
noun[SorU]
LAWukus(alsofirst refusal)therighttoacceptorrefusesomething before anyoneelse:
right of first refusal to do sthTrailerparkresidentsget arightof firstrefusaltobuytheirland.
right of first refusal on sthTheagreementgave usrightof firstrefusalon all this director'sfilmsuntil 2018.