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explicit denial

[ɪkˈsplɪsɪt dɪˈnaɪəl]
nounpl: explicit denials
negação explícita
1. A clear, direct, and unambiguous refusal or rejection of something, stated in unmistakable terms
The defendant made an explicit denial of all charges against him.
O réu fez uma negação explícita de todas as acusações contra ele.
2. A formal statement that categorically contradicts or rejects a claim, allegation, or assertion
The company issued an explicit denial regarding the merger rumors.
A empresa emitiu uma negação explícita em relação aos rumores de fusão.
Synonyms
flat denialoutright denialcategorical denialunambiguous refusalclear rejection
Antonyms
admissionacknowledgmentconfirmationacceptanceimplicit approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negação explícita
Standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
negação explícita
Formal legal terminology, commonly used in Portuguese courts
São Paulo
negação explícita
Business and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a flat-out denial
point-blank denial
denial in no uncertain terms
deny something lock, stock, and barrel
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