1. a clear, direct, and unambiguous refusal or dismissal of something, made in a straightforward manner without any doubt or ambiguity
The board issued an explicit rejection of the proposal, stating it did not meet their standards.
O conselho emitiu uma rejeição explícita da proposta, afirmando que ela não atendia aos seus padrões.
2. a formal statement that clearly denies or refuses to accept something
His explicit rejection of the offer surprised everyone at the negotiation table.
A rejeição explícita dele da oferta surpreendeu todos na mesa de negociação.