The association refused to comment.

Both the association and the Police Department refused to say where Officer Colecchia was yesterday.

Citing confidentiality agreements, the association refused to release the data from its survey of 178 institutions, but they were made available by a person working in the field.

The new regulations enumerated the requirements for barristers, and the association could refuse entry into the bar without reason.

The players' association extended the deadline to July 31 because of the realignment debate, but refused a request for a second extension.

And the association refused to waive its right of first refusal, thus preventing the R.T.C. from selling the property with a clear title.

The record merchants' association has refused to comment on a study of the two technologies conducted by a special committee, upon which the group's board will base its recommendation.

In any event, the association has refused to do so.

If the association refuses to file the claim, he said, Mr. Watkins may have no option but to commence legal action.

While not criticizing its academic programs, the association cited its deep debt and refused to give Alliance accreditation for more than one year at a time.