1. The act of refusing or denying help, support, or aid to someone who requests or requires it
The denial of assistance to the refugee family was a violation of international humanitarian law.
A denegação de assistência à família de refugiados foi uma violação do direito humanitário internacional.
2. In legal contexts, the refusal of a state or organization to provide necessary support or services
The court ruled that the denial of assistance constituted neglect of duty.
O tribunal decidiu que a denegação de assistência constituiu negligência do dever.